UB Channel

The Urinary Bladder channel can be broken down into logical anatomical + clinical sections:

  1. UB-1 → UB-10 — Head, eyes, neck
    → wind & sensory orifices

  2. UB-11 → UB-30 — Back-shu line (zang-fu core points)
    → zang-fu regulation

  3. UB-31 → UB-34 — Eight Liao (sacral points)
    → lower jiao control

  4. UB-35 → UB-40 — Buttock & knee
    → channel pain & movement

  5. UB-41 → UB-54 — Outer Bladder line + hip
    → deficiency & spirit

  6. UB-55 → UB-67 — Lower leg & foot (including jing-well)
    → excess, wind, head, labour

Anatomical position:

  • 2 branches on the back

    • medial branch (UB-11 → UB-35)

    • lateral branch (UB-41 → UB-54)

  • posterior branch of the leg: UB-35 → UB-60

  • lateral branch of the foot: UB-61 → UB-67

Key Clinical Pattern for UB-1 to UB-10 (Head, eyes, neck)

  • Strong emphasis on wind (external and internal)

  • Primary use for head, eyes, nose, neck, and sensory orifices

  • Increasing importance of interior wind and neurological involvement at UB-9 and UB-10 (Window of Heaven points)

UB-1 — Jingming (Bright Eyes)

Nature / Category

  • Meeting point of the Bladder, Small Intestine, Stomach, Gall Bladder, and Sanjiao channels

  • Meeting point with the Governing Vessel, Yin Motility (Yin Qiao), and Yang Motility (Yang Qiao) vessels

Location

  • 0.1 cun medial and superior to the inner canthus of the eye, near the medial border of the orbit

Actions

  • Benefits the eyes and clears vision

  • Clears wind and heat

  • Clears obstructions from the channel

  • Benefits lacrimation and eye movement

UB-2 — Zanzhu (Gathered Bamboo)

Nature / Category

  • Local point of the Bladder channel

Location

  • In the depression at the medial end of the eyebrow

Actions

  • Clears wind and heat from the head

  • Benefits the eyes

  • Alleviates pain

  • Clears nasal passages

UB-3 — Meichong (Eyebrow Rushing)

Nature / Category

  • Local Bladder channel point

Location

  • On the forehead, 0.5 cun superior to the midpoint of the eyebrow, directly above the pupil

Actions

  • Eliminates wind

  • Clears heat from the head

  • Benefits the eyes

  • Alleviates frontal headache and dizziness

UB-4 — Quchai (Crooked Curve)

Nature / Category

  • Local Bladder channel point

Location

  • 1.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline

Actions

  • Clears wind and heat

  • Benefits the nose and eyes

  • Calms the spirit

  • Treats headache and dizziness

UB-5 — Wuchu (Fifth Place)

Nature / Category

  • Local Bladder channel point

Location

  • 1.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline, 1 cun posterior to the anterior hairline

Actions

  • Clears heat from the head

  • Benefits the eyes and nose

  • Treats headache and dizziness

  • Pacifies interior wind

UB-6 — Chengguang (Receiving Light)

Nature / Category

  • Local Bladder channel point

Location

  • 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, 2.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline

Actions

  • Benefits the eyes

  • Clears wind and heat

  • Treats headache and dizziness

  • Clears nasal obstruction

UB-7 — Tongtian (Heavenly Connection)

Nature / Category

  • Local Bladder channel point

Location

  • 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, 4 cun posterior to the anterior hairline

Actions

  • Clears wind and heat

  • Benefits the nose and eyes

  • Treats headache and dizziness

  • Opens nasal passages

UB-8 — Luoque (Declining Connection)

Nature / Category

  • Local Bladder channel point

Location

  • 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, 5.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline

Actions

  • Eliminates wind

  • Clears heat from the head

  • Benefits the eyes and nose

  • Treats headache and dizziness

UB-9 — Yuzhen (Jade Pillow)

Nature / Category

  • Window of Heaven point

Location

  • 1.3 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the external occipital protuberance

Actions

  • Pacifies interior wind

  • Clears heat

  • Benefits the eyes and nose

  • Treats headache, dizziness, and neck rigidity

UB-10 — Tianzhu (Heavenly Pillar)

Nature / Category

  • Window of Heaven point

  • Meeting point of the Bladder channel with the Yin Motility (Yin Qiao) vessel

Location

  • 1.3 cun lateral to the midline, in the depression on the lateral aspect of the trapezius muscle, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of C2

Actions

  • Clears exterior and interior wind

  • Benefits the head, neck, and sense organs

  • Pacifies the spirit

  • Treats disorders of the nose, eyes, throat, and voice

Key Exam Patterns for UB-11 to UB-30 (Back-shu line)

  • Heavy emphasis on qi transformation, damp-heat, and lumbar weakness

  • UB-11 & UB-17 are major hui-meeting points (bone and blood)

  • UB-13 to UB-28 follow a zang-fu top-down order

  • UB-22, UB-23, UB-28 are critical for urinary and Kidney-related patterns

UB-11 — Dazhu (Great Shuttle)

Nature / Category

  • Hui-Meeting point of Bone

  • Meeting point of the Bladder channel with the Governing Vessel

Location

  • 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T1

Actions

  • Benefits the bones and sinews

  • Clears heat

  • Releases the exterior

  • Treats febrile disease and wind-cold or wind-heat

UB-12 — Fengmen (Wind Gate)

Nature / Category

  • Window of Wind point

Location

  • 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T2

Actions

  • Releases the exterior

  • Expels wind

  • Regulates defensive qi

  • Strengthens the Lung

UB-13 — Feishu (Lung Shu)

Nature / Category

  • Back-Shu point of the Lung

Location

  • 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T3

Actions

  • Tonifies Lung qi and yin

  • Clears Lung heat

  • Releases the exterior

  • Regulates defensive qi

UB-14 — Jueyinshu (Pericardium Shu)

Nature / Category

  • Back-Shu point of the Pericardium

Location

  • 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T4

Actions

  • Clears heat from the Heart and Pericardium

  • Calms the spirit

  • Regulates qi in the chest

UB-15 — Xinshu (Heart Shu)

Nature / Category

  • Back-Shu point of the Heart

Location

  • 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T5

Actions

  • Tonifies Heart qi and blood

  • Calms the spirit

  • Clears Heart fire

  • Regulates the Heart rhythm

UB-16 — Dushu (Governing Shu)

Nature / Category

  • Local Bladder channel point

Location

  • 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T6

Actions

  • Regulates qi in the chest

  • Clears heat

  • Treats spinal pain and stiffness

UB-17 — Geshu (Diaphragm Shu)

Nature / Category

  • Back-Shu point of the Diaphragm

  • Hui-Meeting point of Blood

Location

  • 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T7

Actions

  • Regulates and nourishes blood

  • Invigorates blood and dispels stasis

  • Clears heat

  • Harmonizes the Stomach

UB-18 — Ganshu (Liver Shu)

Nature / Category

  • Back-Shu point of the Liver

Location

  • 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T9

Actions

  • Regulates Liver qi

  • Nourishes Liver blood

  • Clears Liver heat

  • Benefits the eyes

UB-19 — Danshu (Gall Bladder Shu)

Nature / Category

  • Back-Shu point of the Gall Bladder

Location

  • 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T10

Actions

  • Clears damp-heat from the Liver and Gall Bladder

  • Regulates bile secretion

  • Benefits decision-making and courage

UB-20 — Pishu (Spleen Shu)

Nature / Category

  • Back-Shu point of the Spleen

Location

  • 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T11

Actions

  • Tonifies Spleen qi and yang

  • Resolves dampness

  • Holds blood

  • Supports digestion

UB-21 — Weishu (Stomach Shu)

Nature / Category

  • Back-Shu point of the Stomach

Location

  • 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T12

Actions

  • Regulates Stomach qi

  • Harmonizes digestion

  • Relieves epigastric pain

  • Treats rebellious qi

UB-22 — Sanjiaoshu (Sanjiao Shu)

Nature / Category

  • Back-Shu point of the Sanjiao

Location

  • 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L1

Actions

  • Regulates water passages

  • Resolves dampness

  • Promotes urination

  • Regulates qi transformation

UB-23 — Shenshu (Kidney Shu)

Nature / Category

  • Back-Shu point of the Kidney

Location

  • 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L2

Actions

  • Tonifies Kidney qi, yang, and yin

  • Benefits essence

  • Strengthens the lumbar region and knees

  • Regulates urination

UB-24 — Qihaishu (Sea of Qi Shu)

Nature / Category

  • Local Bladder channel point

Location

  • 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L3

Actions

  • Regulates qi

  • Strengthens the lumbar region

  • Harmonizes the lower jiao

UB-25 — Dachangshu (Large Intestine Shu)

Nature / Category

  • Back-Shu point of the Large Intestine

Location

  • 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L4

Actions

  • Regulates the Large Intestine

  • Resolves dampness

  • Treats constipation and diarrhoea

  • Strengthens the lumbar region

UB-26 — Guanyuanshu (Gate of Origin Shu)

Nature / Category

  • Local Bladder channel point

Location

  • 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L5

Actions

  • Regulates the lower jiao

  • Benefits urination and defecation

  • Strengthens the lumbar spine

UB-27 — Xiaochangshu (Small Intestine Shu)

Nature / Category

  • Back-Shu point of the Small Intestine

Location

  • 1.5 cun lateral to the first posterior sacral foramen

Actions

  • Separates clear from turbid

  • Regulates the Small Intestine

  • Benefits urination and defecation

  • Strengthens the lower back

UB-28 — Pangguangshu (Bladder Shu)

Nature / Category

  • Back-Shu point of the Bladder

Location

  • 1.5 cun lateral to the second posterior sacral foramen

Actions

  • Regulates the Bladder

  • Clears damp-heat from the lower jiao

  • Promotes urination

  • Resolves masses

UB-29 — Zhonglushu (Central Spine Shu)

Nature / Category

  • Local Bladder channel point

Location

  • 1.5 cun lateral to the third posterior sacral foramen

Actions

  • Strengthens the lumbar spine

  • Regulates the lower jiao

  • Treats back pain and stiffness

UB-30 — Baihuanshu (White Ring Shu)

Nature / Category

  • Local Bladder channel point

Location

  • 1.5 cun lateral to the fourth posterior sacral foramen

Actions

  • Benefits the lumbar region and legs

  • Regulates the lower jiao

  • Treats sciatica and leg weakness

Key Clinical Pattern for UB-31 to UB-34 (Sacral points)

  • Collectively known as the Eight Liao (Baliao) points

  • Strong effect on:

    • Urinary disorders (retention, difficult urination, painful urinary dysfunction)

    • Gynaecological conditions (dysmenorrhoea, infertility, leucorrhoea, irregular menstruation)

    • Lower bowel disorders (constipation, diarrhoea, difficult defecation)

    • Lumbar, sacral, and leg pain

  • Frequently treated with moxibustion, especially for deficiency and cold patterns

  • Function as a direct gateway to the lower jiao, making them clinically powerful despite similar actions

UB-31 — Shangliao (Upper Crevice)

Nature / Category

  • Meeting point of the Bladder and Gall Bladder channels

  • One of the Eight Liao points

Location

  • Over the first posterior sacral foramen

Actions

  • Regulates the lower jiao

  • Facilitates urination and defecation

  • Regulates menstruation

  • Benefits the lumbar region and legs

UB-32 — Ciliao (Second Crevice)

Nature / Category

  • Meeting point of the Bladder and Gall Bladder channels

  • One of the Eight Liao points

Location

  • Over the second posterior sacral foramen

Actions

  • Regulates the lower jiao

  • Facilitates urination and defecation

  • Regulates menstruation and stops leucorrhoea

  • Benefits the lumbar region and legs

UB-33 — Zhongliao (Middle Crevice)

Nature / Category

  • Meeting point of the Bladder and Gall Bladder channels

  • One of the Eight Liao points

Location

  • Over the third posterior sacral foramen

Actions

  • Regulates the lower jiao

  • Facilitates urination and defecation

  • Regulates menstruation

  • Stops leucorrhoea

  • Benefits the lumbar region and legs

UB-34 — Xialiao (Lower Crevice)

Nature / Category

  • Meeting point of the Bladder and Gall Bladder channels

  • One of the Eight Liao points

Location

  • Over the fourth posterior sacral foramen

Actions

  • Regulates the lower jiao

  • Facilitates urination and defecation

  • Regulates menstruation

  • Stops leucorrhoea

  • Benefits the lumbar region and legs

Key Clinical Pattern for UB-35 to UB-40 (Buttock and knees)

  • This entire section strongly treats:

    • Sciatica

    • Lumbar pain

    • Lower limb contraction and weakness

    • Urinary disorders (via UB-39)

  • UB-40 is the most important point for lumbar pain

  • UB-38 is the Xi-Cleft → think acute pain

  • UB-39 links the Bladder to water metabolism via the Sanjiao

UB-35 — Huiyang (Meeting of Yang)

Nature / Category

  • Meeting point of the Bladder channel with the Governing Vessel

Location

  • 0.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the tip of the coccyx

Actions

  • Regulates the lower jiao

  • Benefits the anus and rectum

  • Treats haemorrhoids and prolapse

  • Strengthens the lumbar region

UB-36 — Chengfu (Hold and Support)

Nature / Category

  • Local Bladder channel point

Location

  • Just below the buttock, in the centre of the transverse gluteal crease, on a line directly superior to Weizhong UB-40

Actions

  • Benefits the lumbar region and legs

  • Relaxes the sinews

  • Alleviates pain

  • Treats sciatica and leg weakness

UB-37 — Yinmen (Gate of Abundance)

Nature / Category

  • Local Bladder channel point

Location

  • On the posterior thigh, 6 cun inferior to Chengfu UB-36, on the line connecting Chengfu UB-36 with Weizhong UB-40

Actions

  • Relaxes the sinews

  • Activates the channel

  • Alleviates pain

  • Treats sciatica and contraction of the leg

UB-38 — Fuxi (Floating Cleft)

Nature / Category

  • Xi-Cleft point of the Bladder channel

Location

  • On the medial side of the tendon of biceps femoris, 1 cun superior to Weiyang UB-39

Actions

  • Relaxes the sinews

  • Clears heat

  • Alleviates acute pain

  • Treats sudden cramps and spasms

UB-39 — Weiyang (Outside of the Crook)

Nature / Category

  • Lower He-Sea point of the Sanjiao

Location

  • At the lateral end of the popliteal crease, medial to the tendon of biceps femoris

Actions

  • Regulates the Sanjiao

  • Promotes urination

  • Treats urinary retention and enuresis

  • Activates the channel and alleviates pain

UB-40 — Weizhong (Middle of the Crook)

Nature / Category

  • He-Sea point of the Bladder channel

  • Command point of the lumbar region

Location

  • At the midpoint of the popliteal crease, between the tendons of biceps femoris and semitendinosus

Actions

  • Clears heat and cools the blood

  • Benefits the lumbar region and knees

  • Activates the channel and alleviates pain

  • Treats skin disorders and febrile disease

Key Clinical Pattern for UB-41 to UB-54 (Outer Bladder line + hip)

  • Outer Bladder line points mirror inner back-shu points, but are generally less extensive

  • UB-43 (Gaohuangshu) is exceptional for deep deficiency and chronic disease

  • UB-42, 44, 47, 49, 52 correspond to the five spiritual aspects (Po, Shen, Hun, Yi, Zhi)

  • UB-53 and UB-54 are essential for sciatica and radiating buttock pain

  • UB-52 is key for Kidney deficiency without strong tonification

UB-41 — Fufen (Attached Branch)

Nature / Category

  • Outer Bladder line point

Location

  • 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T2

Actions

  • Releases the exterior

  • Expels wind

  • Clears heat from the chest

  • Regulates the Lung

UB-42 — Pohu (Gate of the Corporeal Soul)

Nature / Category

  • Outer Bladder line point

  • Associated with the Po (corporeal soul)

Location

  • 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T3

Actions

  • Clears heat from the Lung

  • Regulates qi of the chest

  • Treats cough and dyspnoea

  • Assists in tonifying deficiency

UB-43 — Gaohuangshu (Vital Region Shu)

Nature / Category

  • Outer Bladder line point

Location

  • 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T4

Actions

  • Tonifies deficiency (qi, blood, yin, yang)

  • Nourishes the Lung and Kidneys

  • Strengthens the body

  • Treats chronic and consumptive disorders

UB-44 — Shentang (Hall of the Spirit)

Nature / Category

  • Outer Bladder line point

  • Associated with the Shen (spirit)

Location

  • 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T5

Actions

  • Calms the spirit

  • Regulates Heart qi

  • Clears heat from the chest

  • Assists in deficiency conditions

UB-45 — Yixi (Wing’s Shelter)

Nature / Category

  • Outer Bladder line point

Location

  • 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T6

Actions

  • Clears heat from the chest

  • Regulates qi

  • Treats cough, dyspnoea, and chest oppression

UB-46 — Geguan (Diaphragm Gate)

Nature / Category

  • Outer Bladder line point

Location

  • 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T7

Actions

  • Regulates the diaphragm

  • Harmonises the Stomach

  • Treats vomiting and hiccup

  • Benefits the chest

UB-47 — Hunmen (Gate of the Ethereal Soul)

Nature / Category

  • Outer Bladder line point

  • Associated with the Hun (ethereal soul)

Location

  • 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T9

Actions

  • Regulates Liver qi

  • Clears Liver heat

  • Treats hypochondriac pain

  • Assists in emotional constraint

UB-48 — Yanggang (Yang Outline)

Nature / Category

  • Outer Bladder line point

Location

  • 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T10

Actions

  • Clears damp-heat from the Liver and Gall Bladder

  • Regulates the middle jiao

  • Treats jaundice and hypochondriac pain

UB-49 — Yishe (Abode of Thought)

Nature / Category

  • Outer Bladder line point

  • Associated with the Yi (intellect / thought)

Location

  • 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T11

Actions

  • Strengthens the Spleen

  • Resolves dampness

  • Treats abdominal distension

  • Assists in deficiency conditions

UB-50 — Weicang (Stomach Granary)

Nature / Category

  • Outer Bladder line point

Location

  • 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T12

Actions

  • Regulates the Stomach

  • Harmonises digestion

  • Treats epigastric pain and fullness

UB-51 — Huangmen (Vital Gate)

Nature / Category

  • Outer Bladder line point

Location

  • 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L1

Actions

  • Regulates water passages

  • Resolves dampness

  • Benefits the lower jiao

UB-52 — Zhishi (Residence of the Will)

Nature / Category

  • Outer Bladder line point

  • Associated with the Zhi (willpower)

Location

  • 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L2

Actions

  • Strengthens the Kidneys

  • Benefits the lumbar region

  • Regulates urination

  • Assists in Kidney deficiency patterns

UB-53 — Baohuang (Bladder’s Vitals)

Nature / Category

  • Outer Bladder line point

Location

  • 3 cun lateral to the second posterior sacral foramen

Actions

  • Benefits the lumbar region

  • Activates the channel and alleviates pain

  • Regulates urination

  • Treats sciatica and radiating pain

UB-54 — Zhibian (Order’s Limit)

Nature / Category

  • Local Bladder channel point

Location

  • On the buttock, 3 cun lateral to the sacro-coccygeal hiatus

Actions

  • Benefits the lumbar region and legs

  • Regulates urination and defecation

  • Treats sciatica and hip pain

  • Assists Kidney deficiency patterns

Key Clinical Pattern for UB-55 to UB-67 (Lower leg & foot)

  • UB-58 connects the Bladder with the Kidney via the Luo vessel

  • UB-60 is a major distal point for head, neck, and lumbar pain

  • UB-62 opens the Yang Qiao → insomnia, neurological patterns

  • UB-63 is for acute pain (Xi-cleft)

  • UB-67 is classically famous for malposition of the foetus and labour

  • Distal Bladder points strongly treat excess, heat, wind, and head disorders

UB-55 — Heyang (Confluence of Yang)

Nature / Category

  • Local Bladder channel point

Location

  • On the posterior lower leg, 2 cun inferior to Weizhong UB-40, between the two heads of the gastrocnemius muscle

Actions

  • Activates the channel and alleviates pain

  • Treats lumbar pain radiating to the leg

  • Stops uterine bleeding

  • Treats pain of the genitals

UB-56 — Chengjin (Support the Sinews)

Nature / Category

  • Local Bladder channel point

Location

  • On the posterior lower leg, 5 cun inferior to Weizhong UB-40, in the belly of the gastrocnemius muscle

Actions

  • Relaxes the sinews

  • Alleviates pain

  • Treats contraction, cramps, and sciatica

UB-57 — Chengshan (Support the Mountain)

Nature / Category

  • Local Bladder channel point

Location

  • On the posterior lower leg, in the depression below the gastrocnemius muscle belly, midway between Weizhong UB-40 and Kunlun UB-60

Actions

  • Relaxes the sinews

  • Clears heat

  • Treats haemorrhoids

  • Alleviates leg pain and cramps

UB-58 — Feiyang (Soaring Upwards)

Nature / Category

  • Luo-Connecting point of the Bladder channel

Location

  • On the posterior lower leg, 7 cun superior to Kunlun UB-60, lateral to Chengshan UB-57

Actions

  • Strengthens the Bladder channel

  • Treats headache and dizziness

  • Relaxes the sinews

  • Treats leg pain

UB-59 — Fuyang (Support Yang)

Nature / Category

  • Xi-Cleft point of the Yang Motility (Yang Qiao) vessel

Location

  • 3 cun superior to Kunlun UB-60, lateral to the Achilles tendon

Actions

  • Clears wind and heat

  • Benefits the head and eyes

  • Treats lateral ankle pain

UB-60 — Kunlun (Kunlun Mountains)

Nature / Category

  • Jing-River and Fire point of the Bladder channel

Location

  • In the depression between the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendon

Actions

  • Clears heat and calms the spirit

  • Benefits the head, neck, and back

  • Facilitates labour

  • Activates the channel and alleviates pain

UB-61 — Pucan (Servant’s Respect)

Nature / Category

  • Local Bladder channel point

Location

  • On the lateral side of the foot, inferior to Kunlun UB-60, posterior to the tuberosity of the calcaneus

Actions

  • Activates the channel

  • Treats heel pain

  • Alleviates pain of the foot

UB-62 — Shenmai (Extending Vessel)

Nature / Category

  • Opening point of the Yang Motility (Yang Qiao) vessel

Location

  • In the depression directly inferior to the lateral malleolus

Actions

  • Calms the spirit

  • Treats insomnia and epilepsy

  • Relaxes the sinews

  • Benefits the lumbar region and legs

UB-63 — Jinmen (Golden Gate)

Nature / Category

  • Xi-Cleft point of the Bladder channel

Location

  • In a depression posterior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone

Actions

  • Clears heat

  • Alleviates acute pain

  • Treats epilepsy and sudden disorders

UB-64 — Jinggu (Capital Bone)

Nature / Category

  • Yuan-Source point of the Bladder channel

Location

  • In the depression posterior and inferior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone

Actions

  • Regulates the Bladder channel

  • Treats headache and neck pain

  • Benefits the lumbar region

UB-65 — Shugu (Bundle Bone)

Nature / Category

  • Shu-Stream and Wood point of the Bladder channel

Location

  • Proximal to the fifth metatarsophalangeal joint, at the junction of the red and white skin

Actions

  • Clears heat

  • Treats headache and neck rigidity

  • Activates the channel

UB-66 — Zutonggu (Foot Connecting Valley)

Nature / Category

  • Ying-Spring and Water point of the Bladder channel

Location

  • Anterior to the fifth metatarsophalangeal joint, at the junction of the red and white skin

Actions

  • Clears heat from the head

  • Treats headache and nasal congestion

  • Descends rebellious qi

UB-67 — Zhiyin (Reaching Yin)

Nature / Category

  • Jing-Well and Metal point of the Bladder channel

Location

  • On the lateral side of the little toe, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail

Actions

  • Expels wind and clears the head

  • Benefits the eyes

  • Turns the foetus

  • Facilitates labour