Bladder meridian
BL-1 (Jīngmíng, 睛明) — Bright Eyes
- Meridian
- Bladder (BL)
- Anatomical view
- head
- Point classification
- Crossing point of the Bladder, Small Intestine, and Stomach channels and the Yin and Yang Motility vessels.
- Depth reference
- 0.3-0.7 cun slowly along the medial orbital wall; specialist-only technique without vigorous manipulation
- Moxibustion
- Contraindicated at this point
- Reference aliases
- BL1; Jingming; 睛明; Bright Eyes
Anatomical location
At the medial orbit, in the hollow just above and toward the nose from the inner corner of the eye.
Traditional actions
Traditionally clears wind and heat and supports visual function.
Recorded indications
Primary: Reference uses include red or painful eyes, blurred vision, excessive tearing, and night blindness.
Secondary: Secondary uses include itching around the eye and difficulty opening the eyelids.
How to read this reference
AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.
Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.
Sources
References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region (2008) BL1, p. 100
- Acupuncture.com Point Locator - Urinary Bladder 1 English name, classification, indications, functions and needling
- TARA Acupuncture Knowledge Base BL 1: indications, specialist method, forbidden moxibustion, innervation and vasculature
- WHO Guidelines on Basic Training and Safety in Acupuncture Section II, 5.2, pp. 24-25
- Ophthalmologic Adverse Events of Acupuncture Periocular needling discussion and Table 3, BL1
Frequently asked questions
Where is BL-1 located?
At the medial orbit, in the hollow just above and toward the nose from the inner corner of the eye.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for BL-1?
Traditionally clears wind and heat and supports visual function. The dataset lists these primary indications: Reference uses include red or painful eyes, blurred vision, excessive tearing, and night blindness. Secondary indications are recorded as: Secondary uses include itching around the eye and difficulty opening the eyelids.
Is BL-1 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify BL-1 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.