BL 2 — Cuán Zhú (攒竹) — Gathered Bamboo
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1. Overview
BL 2 — Cuán Zhú (攒竹) — is an acupuncture point on the Bladder meridian. Its English name, Gathered Bamboo, 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, practising at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
In the depression at the medial end of the eyebrow, directly above BL 1.
3. Actions
- Expels Wind and relieves frontal headache
- Benefits the eyes and clears Heat
- Local point for the brow and supraorbital region
4. Indications
- Frontal headache — one of the most important points
- Supraorbital pain and brow ache
- Eye disorders — redness, pain and twitching eyelid
- Facial paralysis affecting the brow
- Hiccup
5. Needling
Subcutaneous insertion 0.3–0.5 cun directed horizontally towards BL 1, or transversely towards the temple.
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 2 is an important local point for frontal headache and eye disorders. Combined with Yintang and GV 23 it forms the primary prescription for frontal headache. For blepharospasm (involuntary eyelid twitching), BL 2 combined with BL 1 and GB 14 is the standard local prescription. Care needed to avoid bruising in the orbital region.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use BL 2 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Headaches, Migraines, Allergies. 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.
