BL60

Kunlun

Kunlun location

Kunlun(BL60,昆仑) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyang Bladder Meridian of Foot. It is the Jing-River Point of the bladder.

Meaning

Kunlun, the name of mountains in West China. The lateral malleolus is shaped like a mountain, and the point is located next to it.

Location

In the depression between the apex of the external malleolus and the heel tendon.

Indication

1. Headache in the temple area.
2. Prolonged labor.
3. Sciatic neuralgia, paraplegia.
4. Pain of the malleolus joint, sprain, etc.

Method

1. Puncture obliquely to the front of the internal malleolus 0.5-1cun.
2. Pregnant women can't be punctured.