BL9

Yuzhen(BL9,玉枕) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyang Bladder Meridian of Foot.

Location

1.3 cun lateral to the depression superior to the external occipital protuberance, 1.5 cun superior to Fengfu(GV16).

Indication

• ①Pain in the neck and nape, eye pain;
• ②nasal obstruction.

Method

Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.