BL-62 - Extending Vessel

申脉 - Shēn mài

Point Region: Foot

BL

Bladder Meridian

足太阳膀胱经 - Zú Tàiyáng Pángguāng Jīng

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: On the outer side of the foot, directly below the most prominent point of the outer ankle bone, in the hollow between its lower edge and the heel bone. Its counterpart on the inner side of the foot is KI-6.

How to Locate:

  1. Find the most prominent point of your outer ankle bone
  2. Move straight down off its lower edge
  3. The point is in the hollow just below the ankle bone
BL-62 (Extending Vessel) acupressure point location: On the outer side of the foot, directly below the most prominent point of the outer ankle bone, in the hollow between its lower edge and the heel bone.

How to Apply Pressure

Using a fingertip, apply gentle, steady pressure in the hollow directly below the most prominent point of your outer ankle bone. Firm but never painful pressure is enough; stop if it hurts. Skip this point over irritated or broken skin.

Traditional Indications

In TCM, this point is traditionally used for:

  • Insomnia
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Eye pain
  • Lower back soreness
  • Leg soreness

Related Health Concerns

InsomniaHeadacheFeeling Faint

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