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Yuzhen

Synonyms:
  1. 玉枕
  2. BL9

Yuzhen
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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.