Bladder meridian
BL-35 (Huìyáng, 会阳) — Meeting of Yang
- Meridian
- Bladder (BL)
- Anatomical view
- posterior
- Point classification
- Meeting point of the Bladder channel and Governing Vessel.
- Depth reference
- 0.5-1.0 cun perpendicular or carefully oblique according to coccygeal anatomy
- Moxibustion
- Applicable outside pregnancy as non-scarring moxa
- Reference aliases
- BL35; Huiyang; 会阳; Meeting of Yang
Anatomical location
In the buttock region, 0.5 body-cun lateral to the tip of the coccyx.
Traditional actions
Traditionally regulates the lower burner, clears dampness, and benefits the coccygeal region.
Recorded indications
Primary: Reference uses include hemorrhoids, diarrhea, reproductive discharge, and coccyx pain.
Secondary: Secondary uses include difficult urination and genital itching.
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) BL35, p. 117
- Acupuncture.com Point Locator - Urinary Bladder 35 English name, indications, functions and needling
- TARA Acupuncture Knowledge Base BL 35: indications, method, moxibustion, innervation and vasculature
- WHO Guidelines on Basic Training and Safety in Acupuncture Section II, 2.1, pregnancy; regional lumbosacral precaution
Frequently asked questions
Where is BL-35 located?
In the buttock region, 0.5 body-cun lateral to the tip of the coccyx.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for BL-35?
Traditionally regulates the lower burner, clears dampness, and benefits the coccygeal region. The dataset lists these primary indications: Reference uses include hemorrhoids, diarrhea, reproductive discharge, and coccyx pain. Secondary indications are recorded as: Secondary uses include difficult urination and genital itching.
Is BL-35 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify BL-35 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.