BL 38 Acupuncture Point

Bladder 38, or Urinary Bladder 38, Abbreviated as BL 38 or UB 38, Transliterated Fuxi in Chinese, Superficial Cleft in English.

BL 38 Acupuncture Point Location:

At the lateral end of the popliteal transverse crease, 1 cun above BL 39, on the medial side of the tendon muscle biceps femoris.

BL 38 Acupuncture Point Indications:

  • Pain, numbness and spasm in the popliteal fossa

BL 38 Acupuncture Point Benefits:

Relaxes the sinews, clears heat, relieves pain.