Bladder meridian

BL-8 (Luòquè, 络却) — Declining Connection

Meridian
Bladder (BL)
Anatomical view
head
Point classification
Regular point of the Foot Taiyang Bladder channel on the posterior parietal scalp.
Depth reference
0.3-0.5 cun subcutaneous
Moxibustion
No point-specific moxa instruction was found in the checked open point sources
Reference aliases
BL8; Luoque; 络却; Declining Connection

Anatomical location

On the scalp, 5.5 body-cun behind the anterior hairline and 1.5 body-cun lateral to the midline.

Traditional actions

Traditionally extinguishes wind, clears the head, and calms the spirit.

Recorded indications

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

Secondary: Secondary uses include visual disturbance and neck stiffness.

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) BL8, p. 103
  2. Acupuncture.com Point Locator - Urinary Bladder 8 English name, indications, functions and needling
  3. TARA Acupuncture Knowledge Base BL 8: indications, method, innervation and vasculature

Frequently asked questions

Where is BL-8 located?

On the scalp, 5.5 body-cun behind the anterior hairline and 1.5 body-cun lateral to the midline.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for BL-8?

Traditionally extinguishes wind, clears the head, and calms the spirit. The dataset lists these primary indications: Reference uses include headache, dizziness, tinnitus, and seizure patterns. Secondary indications are recorded as: Secondary uses include visual disturbance and neck stiffness.

Is BL-8 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify BL-8 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.