BL 58 — Fēi Yáng (飞扬) — Soaring Upwards
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1. Overview
BL 58 — Fēi Yáng (飞扬) — is an acupuncture point on the Bladder meridian. Its English name, Soaring Upwards, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions 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 use BL 58 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
Located 7 cun directly above BL-60 Kunlun, on the posterior border of the fibula approximately 1 cun inferior and lateral to BL-57 Chengshan.
3. Actions
- Removes obstruction from the channel
- Strengthens the Kidneys
- Harmonizes the upper and lower
- Expels Wind from the Tai Yang channel
- Treats hemorrhoids
- Alleviates pain
4. Indications
- Lower back pain
- Sciatica
- Hemorrhoids
- Swelling and pain of hemorrhoids
- Difficulty getting up
- Difficulty walking
- Lassitude and cramps in the legs
- Trembling
- Inability to stay upright for a long time
5. Needling
Puncture perpendicularly 0.7 to 1 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
BL 58 Fēi Yáng (Soaring Upwards) is classified as: Luo-Connecting point. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use BL 58 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Back pain, Sciatica, Arthritis, Headache. 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.
