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五处

Synonyms:
  1. BL5
  2. Wuchu
  3. 五處

Wuchu
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Wuchu(BL5,五处) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyang Bladder Meridian of Foot.

Location

On the head, 1 cun directly above and l.5 cun lateral to the midpoint of the anterior hairline.

Indication

  • ①Headache, dizziness;
  • ②epilepsy.

Method

Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.