BL-62 - Extending Vessel

申脉 - Shēn mài

Point Region: Foot

BL

Bladder Meridian

足太阳膀胱经 - Zú Tàiyáng Pángguāng Jīng

BL-62 Shenmai, meaning 'Extending Vessel,' is one of the most vital points on the Bladder meridian. As a command point for the 'Yang Qiao' vessel, it helps to balance the body's left and right sides, grounding us and calming the spirit. Its name evokes a sense of extension, both in our movement and in our consciousness.

Think of Shenmai as a point that helps you to find your center. It's especially useful for addressing issues like dizziness, vertigo, and a feeling of being ungrounded. By balancing the body's left and right sides, it helps to restore a sense of stability and inner peace.

By opening the 'Yang Qiao' and calming the spirit, BL-62 helps to restore a sense of balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a harmonious relationship between our body and our mind.

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: In the depression directly below the lateral malleolus.

How to Locate:

  1. Find the prominent outer ankle bone
  2. Locate the depression directly below this bone
  3. Press into the hollow between the ankle bone and heel - this is BL-62
Location illustration for In the depression directly below the lateral malleolus.

Primary Functions

Nervous System

  • Treats insomnia and sleep disorders
  • Calms mental agitation and anxiety
  • Improves mental clarity

Musculoskeletal System

  • Relieves back and leg pain
  • Treats ankle and foot disorders

Emotional & Mental

  • Promotes emotional stability
  • Reduces restlessness and irritability

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

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

Related Health Concerns

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BL-62 Protocols

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