BL 61 — Pú Cān (仆参) — Servant's Respect
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1. Overview
BL 61 — Pú Cān (仆参) — is an acupuncture point on the Bladder meridian. Its English name, Servant's Respect, 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 61 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
1.5 cun below BL-60 Kunlun.
3. Actions
- Releases the sinews
- Activates the channel
- Alleviates pain
4. Indications
- Lower back and leg pain
- Pain at the bottom of the foot
- Paralysis of the lower limb
- Beriberi
- Knee inflammation
- Atrophy of the foot and lower leg muscles
- Drop foot
- Headache
- A heavy head
5. Needling
Straight insertion 0.3 to 0.5 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 61 Pú Cān (Servant's Respect) is classified as: Meeting point of the Yang Qiao channel. 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 61 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Headache, Diarrhea. 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.
