BL 15 — Xīn Shū (心俞) — Heart Back-Transporting Point
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1. Overview
BL 15 — Xīn Shū (心俞) — is an acupuncture point on the Bladder meridian. Its English name, Heart Back-Transporting Point, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used regularly in acupuncture practice for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I practise at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T5.
3. Actions
- Back-Shu point of the Heart — nourishes Heart Blood and calms the Mind
- Clears Heart Fire
- Regulates Heart Qi and rhythm
4. Indications
- Insomnia from Heart Blood or Yin deficiency
- Palpitations, anxiety and depression
- Poor memory and forgetfulness
- Night sweats from Heart Yin deficiency
- Thoracic back pain
5. Needling
Oblique medial insertion 0.5–0.8 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of in a clinical sharps container immediately after treatment.
6. Clinical notes
BL 15 is the Back-Shu point of the Heart. Combined with HT 7 (Yuan-Source point) it forms the Back-Shu / Yuan-Source pair — one of the most important combinations for insomnia, anxiety and cardiac disorders. Combined with CV 14 (Front-Mu of the Heart) it forms the Front-Mu / Back-Shu pair for direct Heart organ treatment.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use BL 15 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Insomnia, Anxiety, Depression. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
