BL-4 - Crooked Curve

曲差 - Qū chāi

Point Region: Head

BL

Bladder Meridian

足太阳膀胱经 - Zú Tàiyáng Pángguāng Jīng

BL-4 Quchai, translating to 'Crooked Curve,' embraces the wisdom that life's path is rarely straight, and healing often requires following the winding roads of our inner landscape. Located along the gentle curve of the forehead, this point understands that sometimes we must bend like bamboo in the wind rather than stand rigid against life's storms.

This point specializes in harmonizing erratic patterns—whether they manifest as irregular headaches, unpredictable mood swings, or the chaotic internal winds that create dizziness and disorientation. BL-4 teaches us that what appears crooked or irregular often contains its own hidden wisdom and natural rhythm.

Like a master navigator who knows that the most direct route isn't always the safest, BL-4 helps guide scattered energy back into coherent flow. It's particularly valuable for those who feel their thoughts or emotions careening wildly, offering a gentle hand to guide them back to their center through patience rather than force.

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: 0.5 cun posterior to BL-3, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, within the anterior hairline.

How to Locate:

  1. Locate a point in your hairline about one and a half finger-widths from the center line of your head
  2. The point should be positioned slightly toward the back of your head from your forehead
  3. Press gently in the hairline to find this tender spot - this is BL-4
Location illustration for 0.5 cun posterior to BL-3, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, within the anterior hairline.

Primary Functions

Nervous System

  • Alleviates headaches and head pain
  • Treats dizziness and vertigo
  • Calms mental agitation

Respiratory System

  • Clears nasal passages
  • Treats rhinitis and sinusitis

Eye & Vision System

  • Supports visual function
  • Reduces eye inflammation

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Epilepsy
  • Nasal congestion
  • Loss of smell
  • Heaviness of head
  • Vertex headache

Related Health Concerns

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BL-4 Protocols

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