BL 65 — Shù Gǔ (束骨) — Restraining Bone
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1. Overview
BL 65 — Shù Gǔ (束骨) — is an acupuncture point on the Bladder meridian. Its English name, Restraining Bone, 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 65 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
Posterior to fifth metatarsal joint, at the junction of the red and white skin.
3. Actions
- Clears the head and eyes
- Clears Heat
- Dissipates swelling
- Activates the channel
- Alleviates pain
- Eliminates Wind
4. Indications
- Headache
- Occipital headache
- Stiff neck
- Deafness
- Visual dizziness
- Erosion of the inner canthus
- Yellow eyes
- Pain of the back and lumbar region
- Thigh pain
5. Needling
Perpendicular 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 65 Shù Gǔ (Restraining Bone) is classified as: Shu-Stream point; Wood point; Sedation 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 65 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Headache, Diarrhea, Sciatica, 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.
