How to find

Locate the popliteal crease by flexing the knee. In slim patients, palpate for the joint space. BL-56 is located 5 cun distal to the popliteal crease, in a depression between the two bellies of the gastrocnemius muscle.

Location

5 cun inferior to the midpoint of the popliteal crease, between the two bellies of the gastrocnemius muscle.

Actions

  • Relaxes the muscles and tendons
  • Opens the channel
  • Eliminates haemorrhoids

Features