BL 61 Acupuncture Point

Bladder 61, or Urinary Bladder 61, Abbreviated as BL 61 or UB 61, Transliterated Pucan in Chinese, Subservient Visitor in English.

BL 61 Acupuncture Point Location:

On the lateral aspect of the foot, posterior and inferior to the external malleolus, directly below UB 60, lateral to the calcaneum at the junction of the red and white skin.

BL 61 Acupuncture Point Indications:

  • Pain, numbness and weakness of the lower extremities
  • Epilepsy

BL 61 Acupuncture Point Benefits:

Relaxes the sinews, activates the meridian, alleviates pain.