Bladder meridian

BL-36 (Chéngfú, 承扶) — Receiving Support

Meridian
Bladder (BL)
Anatomical view
posterior
Point classification
Regional point of the Foot Taiyang Bladder channel at the buttock-thigh junction.
Depth reference
1.0-1.5 cun perpendicular, individualized to gluteal thickness
Moxibustion
Applicable as non-scarring moxa
Reference aliases
BL36; Chengfu; 承扶; Receiving Support

Anatomical location

At the center of the gluteal fold.

Traditional actions

Traditionally activates the channel, relaxes the sinews, and benefits the lumbar and leg regions.

Recorded indications

Primary: Reference uses include sciatica, buttock pain, posterior thigh pain, and low-back pain.

Secondary: Secondary uses include hemorrhoids and difficulty sitting.

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.

  1. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region (2008) BL36, p. 117
  2. Acupuncture.com Point Locator - Urinary Bladder 36 English name, indications, functions and needling
  3. TARA Acupuncture Knowledge Base BL 36: indications, method, moxibustion, sciatic innervation and vasculature

Frequently asked questions

Where is BL-36 located?

At the center of the gluteal fold.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for BL-36?

Traditionally activates the channel, relaxes the sinews, and benefits the lumbar and leg regions. The dataset lists these primary indications: Reference uses include sciatica, buttock pain, posterior thigh pain, and low-back pain. Secondary indications are recorded as: Secondary uses include hemorrhoids and difficulty sitting.

Is BL-36 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify BL-36 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.