BL8 Luoche

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BL8 (Luoche, “Luoche”) is an acupuncture point on the Bladder Meridian. It is located on the scalp, 5.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, which is 1.5 cun posterior to BL7 (Tongtian). It dispels wind, calms the spirit, benefits the eyes and ears, and clears the brain.

Location

On the scalp, 5.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, which is 1.5 cun posterior to BL7 (Tongtian).

Needling

Transverse (subcutaneous) insertion, 0.5 to 1.0 cun, directed posteriorly or medially.

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TCM functions

Dispels wind, calms the spirit, benefits the eyes and ears, and clears the brain..

Indications

Dizziness, tinnitus, manic running, convulsions, despondency and unhappiness, abdominal distension, green-blindness (glaucoma), internal eye obstruction, loss of vision, sudden collapse resembling corpse-like stillness, epilepsy with vomiting, head turning, head rotation..

Clinical notes

Luoche is a point on the upper part of the Bladder channel that primarily addresses wind affecting the head and spirit. Its indications for dizziness, tinnitus, and visual disorders show its capacity to clear the sensory orifices. It is also noted for treating severe psycho-emotional and neurological conditions like mania, epilepsy, and sudden collapse, highlighting its function in calming the spirit and settling internal wind.

On the Bladder channel

BL8 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:

BL4BL5BL6BL7BL9BL10BL11BL12

Frequently asked questions

Where is BL8 located?

BL8 (Luoche) is located on the scalp, 5.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, which is 1.5 cun posterior to BL7 (Tongtian).

What is BL8 used for?

BL8 dispels wind, calms the spirit, benefits the eyes and ears, and clears the brain. Common clinical indications include dizziness, tinnitus, manic running, convulsions, despondency and unhappiness, abdominal distension, green-blindness (glaucoma), internal eye obstruction, loss of vision, sudden collapse resembling corpse-like stillness, epilepsy with vomiting, head turning, head rotation.

How is BL8 needled?

Transverse (subcutaneous) insertion, 0.5 to 1.0 cun, directed posteriorly or medially. Caution: The Zhen Jiu Ju Ying and Zhen Jiu Da Cheng list Luoche in the 'Forbidden to Needle' song, which conflicts with needling instructions in all other major classics. This is likely a textual error or refers to a specific contraindication not elaborated upon.

Which meridian is BL8 on?

BL8 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).

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