BL-2 - Gathered Bamboo
攒竹 - Zǎn zhú
Point Region: Head
BL-2 Zanzhu, translating to 'Gathered Bamboo,' embodies the elegant wisdom of bamboo forests where individual stalks grow together in harmonious clusters. Located at the medial end of the eyebrow, this point represents the gathering of scattered thoughts and energies into coherent, flexible strength—teaching us that true resilience comes not from rigidity but from the ability to bend without breaking.
Like bamboo that can withstand the fiercest storms by yielding rather than resisting, BL-2 excels at helping us navigate life's pressures with grace and adaptability. This point is particularly valuable for releasing the kind of tension that accumulates around the eyes and forehead from concentrating too hard or worrying too much about things beyond our control.
In the ecosystem of facial acupoints, Zanzhu serves as a master harmonizer, coordinating the delicate interplay between mental focus and emotional ease. It teaches us that clarity doesn't require strain, and that the most profound insights often come when we relax our grip on trying to figure everything out.
Location & How to Find
Anatomical Location: On the face, at the medial extremity of the eyebrow, in the supraorbital notch.
How to Locate:
- Locate the inner end of your eyebrow where it starts near your nose
- Place your finger on the bony ridge just above your eyebrow at this inner corner
- Feel for a small depression or notch in the bone - this tender spot is BL-2
Primary Functions
Eye & Vision System
- Treats blurred vision and visual disturbances
- Relieves eye pain and pressure
- Reduces eyebrow tension and twitching
Nervous System
- Alleviates frontal headaches
- Calms facial nerve irritation
- Reduces stress and mental tension
Respiratory System
- Relieves nasal congestion
- Treats sinus pressure and pain
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Eye pain
- Blurred vision
- Twitching eyelids
- Frontal headache
- Excessive tearing
- Sinus congestion
- Supraorbital neuralgia
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
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BL-2 Protocols
Eye Strain & Tension Relief (3 minutes)
- Sit comfortably and close your eyes
- Use your thumbs to gently press BL-2 (medial end of the eyebrow) for 30 seconds
- Massage in small circles for 1 minute to relax the brow and relieve eye fatigue
- Repeat pressure for another 30 seconds while breathing slowly
Important Precautions
- Excessive downward pressure