Bladder meridian

BL-5 (Wǔchù, 五处) — Fifth Place

Meridian
Bladder (BL)
Anatomical view
head
Point classification
Regular point of the Foot Taiyang Bladder channel on the frontal scalp.
Depth reference
0.3-0.5 cun subcutaneous
Moxibustion
Applicable as non-scarring moxa in the checked point source
Reference aliases
BL5; Wuchu; 五处; Fifth Place

Anatomical location

On the scalp, 1 body-cun behind the anterior hairline and 1.5 body-cun lateral to the midline.

Traditional actions

Traditionally clears wind, brightens the eyes, and calms agitation.

Recorded indications

Primary: Reference uses include headache, dizziness, blurred vision, and seizure patterns.

Secondary: Secondary uses include neck stiffness and nasal obstruction.

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) BL5, p. 102
  2. Acupuncture.com Point Locator - Urinary Bladder 5 English name, indications, functions and needling
  3. TARA Acupuncture Knowledge Base BL 5: indications, method and moxibustion

Frequently asked questions

Where is BL-5 located?

On the scalp, 1 body-cun behind the anterior hairline and 1.5 body-cun lateral to the midline.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for BL-5?

Traditionally clears wind, brightens the eyes, and calms agitation. The dataset lists these primary indications: Reference uses include headache, dizziness, blurred vision, and seizure patterns. Secondary indications are recorded as: Secondary uses include neck stiffness and nasal obstruction.

Is BL-5 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify BL-5 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.