BL67 Reaching Yin

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BL67 (Zhiyin, “Reaching Yin”) is the Jing-Well (Metal) point of the Bladder Meridian. BL67 is located on the lateral side of the small toe, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail. It corrects fetal position, facilitates labor, and clears the head.

Location

BL67 is located on the lateral side of the small toe, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.

Needling

Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.1-0.2 cun, or prick to bleed.

⚠ Pregnancy: avoid — may stimulate uterine contraction (miscarriage / early-labour risk).

TCM functions

Corrects fetal position, facilitates labor, and clears the head.

Indications

Malposition of fetus, difficult labor, retention of placenta, headache, eye pain, nasal obstruction.

Jing-Well (Metal)Entry/Exit

Clinical notes

BL67 is the Jing-Well (Metal) point and the Entry/Exit point of the Bladder meridian, most famously known for its ability to correct fetal malposition and facilitate labor, often by moxibustion. As a Jing-Well point, it is also used for clearing heat from the head, treating headaches, eye pain, and nasal congestion, and for reviving consciousness in acute conditions. It is a key point for turning a breech baby.

On the Bladder channel

BL67 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:

Frequently asked questions

Where is BL67 located?

BL67 is located on the lateral side of the small toe, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.

What is BL67 used for?

BL67 corrects fetal position, facilitates labor, and clears the head. Common clinical indications include malposition of fetus, difficult labor, retention of placenta, headache, eye pain, nasal obstruction.

How is BL67 needled?

Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.1-0.2 cun, or prick to bleed. Caution: ⚠ Pregnancy: avoid — may stimulate uterine contraction (miscarriage / early-labour risk).

Which meridian is BL67 on?

BL67 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).

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