How to find

First, locate the highest prominence of the lateral malleolus. BL-62 is located directly below it, in a depression inferior to the lower border of the malleolus and superior to the tendons of the peroneus muscle, in the joint space between the talus and calcaneus.

Location

In a depression, directly inferior to the highest prominence of the lateral malleolus, above the joint space between the talus and calcaneus.

Actions

  • Subdues (internal) Wind, clears Heat from the head, calms the Shen, benefits the head and eyes
  • Expels external Wind
  • Opens and regulates the yang qiao mai
  • Opens the channel, alleviates pain
  • Moves the Qi in the Bladder sinew channel

Features

Opening (master) point of the yang qiao mai, Sun Si Miao Ghost point.