束骨

Shugu(BL65,束骨) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyang Bladder Meridian of Foot. It is the Shu-stream and wood point of the meridian.

Location

On the lareral side of the foot, in the depression posterior and inferior to the head of the 5th metatarsal, at the junction of the red and white skin.

Indication

• ①Headache, neck rigidity, dizziness;
• ②pain in the lower back and legs;
• ③epilepsy.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.