Introduction To Acupoints

Yang Confluence

Acupoint Name:Yang Confluence Acupoint

Acupoint Code:BL-55

PinYin:heyang

Associated Meridian:The Bladder channel of Foot, Greater Yang

Main Diseases for Treatment

1.Gynecological and obstetric system diseases: Functional uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation, endometritis;
2.Urological and reproductive system diseases: Orchitis, prostatitis;
3.Other conditions: Sequelae of cerebrovascular diseases, intestinal bleeding, hernia pain, calf muscle spasm.

Acupoint Location

On the back of the lower leg, along the line connecting Middle of the Crease (BL-40) and Mountain Support (BL-57), 2 cun below Middle of the Crease (BL-40). (This acupoint is bilateral, one on each side.)

Acupoint Selection Techniques

Lie prone or sit. Measure straight down from the midpoint of the popliteal crease for 2 horizontal fingers (the breadth of the thumb), and press where there is a depression; this is the location of this acupoint.

Acupoint Chart

BL-55:Yang Confluence(heyang)
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