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承筋

Synonyms:
  1. BL56
  2. Chengjin

Chengjin
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Chengjin(BL56,承筋) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyang Bladder Meridian of Foot.

Location

At the midpoint of a line drawn from Heyang(BL50) to Chengshan( BL57), in the middle of the venter musculi of gastrocnemius.

Indication

  • ①Contracture and pain in the lower back and legs;
  • ②hemorrhoids.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 inches. Moxibustion is applicable.