BL66 (Zutonggu, “Zutonggu”) is the Ying-Spring Point point of the Bladder Meridian. It is located on the lateral aspect of the foot, in the depression located just anterior and inferior to the head of the 5th metatarsophalangeal joint. It clears the head and eyes, dispels wind, calms fright and quiets the spirit.
On the lateral aspect of the foot, in the depression located just anterior and inferior to the head of the 5th metatarsophalangeal joint.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion, 0.2-0.3 cun.
Clears the head and eyes, dispels wind, calms fright and quiets the spirit..
Headache, dizziness, neck pain, nosebleed, red eyes, epilepsy, madness, mania, malaria, aversion to wind and cold, fright and palpitations, chest fullness, indigestion, vomiting, abdominal distension, intestinal rumbling, diarrhea, accumulations and retained fluids..
As the Ying-Spring and Water point of the Bladder channel, BL66 is effective for clearing heat from the opposite end of the channel, treating conditions like headache, red eyes, and nosebleeds. Its ability to calm the spirit is noted in classical texts for treating epilepsy and mania. Clinically, it is a useful distal point for acute head and neck issues, particularly those with a wind-heat component.
BL66 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:
BL66 (Zutonggu) is located on the lateral aspect of the foot, in the depression located just anterior and inferior to the head of the 5th metatarsophalangeal joint.
BL66 clears the head and eyes, dispels wind, calms fright and quiets the spirit. Common clinical indications include headache, dizziness, neck pain, nosebleed, red eyes, epilepsy, madness, mania, malaria, aversion to wind and cold, fright and palpitations, chest fullness, indigestion, vomiting, abdominal distension, intestinal rumbling, diarrhea, accumulations and retained fluids.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion, 0.2-0.3 cun.
BL66 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).