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BL 57 Acupuncture Point

BL 57 Acupuncture Point

BL 57 Acupuncture Point is called as Cheng Shan. Cheng means Sustain. Shan means Mountain. The two bellies of the gastrocnemius are so prominent as a mountain; this point is below them, as if sustaining the Mountain.

BL 57 Acupuncture Point
BL 57 Acupuncture Point

BL 57 Acupuncture Point Location

On the posterior leg, 8 cun inferior to BL 40, along the line connecting BL 40 at the popliteal crease and BL 60 posterior to the lateral malleolus. Needle perpendicularly 0.8 – 1.2 cun.

BL 57 Acupuncture Point Names

Cheng Shan 承山

Bladder 57 Mountain Support

Speciality

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Caution



Functions

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Indication

  • Low Back Pain
  • Spasm of Gastrocnemius
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Constipation

Diseases

Lumbar pain and leg muscle cramps and heel pain.

Discomfort

Area of Protection

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