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BL-10
  Location Approximately 1.3 cun lateral to ➞ Du-15, where the trapezius muscle inserts on the lower border of the occiput, close to where the major occipital nerve emerges. How to find With the patient’s head in an upright and relaxed position, first locate ➞ G.B.-20 below the lower border of the occiput and between the insertions of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles. From there, palpate in a medial and inferior direction at a 45° angle, until the finger comes to a halt against the bulge of the trapezius muscle. This is the location of BL-10. For reference: If the practitioner places their left middle finger on ➞G.B.-20, the (shorter) index finger will be pointing to BL-10. Located on the same level is ➞ Du-15 (approximately 1.3 cun lateral to the midline and superior to the axis (first palpable spinous process)). Actions/Indications ● Regulates the Qi, calms Wind and the shen, benefits the head and sensory orifices ● Opens the channel ● Strengthens the lower back ● Expels Wind Special features Window of Heaven point. Important point for expelling (internal and external) Wind. In contrast to ➞ G.B.-20, BL-10 is used in clinical practice mainly for pacifiying internal Wind. | |
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