Fuxi (BL38)
Fuxi (BL38), “Superficial Cleft”, is a point on the Bladder meridian. It is point 38 of the 67 on the channel. Relaxes the knee sinews and frees the channel.
Location
On the posterior aspect of the knee, medial to the biceps femoris tendon, 1 cun above the popliteal crease.
Functions according to tradition
Relaxes the knee sinews and frees the channel.
Traditional indications
- Leg numbness
- Popliteal contracture
- Constipation
- Knee pain
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- GB33 Xiyangguan (Gallbladder): Leg numbness
- SP3 Taibai (Spleen): Constipation, Knee pain
- GB32 Zhongdu (Gallbladder): Knee pain
- GB34 Yanglingquan (Gallbladder): Knee pain
- KI10 Yingu (Kidney): Knee pain
- LV7 Xiguan (Liver): Knee pain
Point profile
- Code
- BL38
- Pinyin name
- Fú Xì
- Characters
- 浮郄
- Translation
- Superficial Cleft
- Meridian
- Bladder
- Element
- Water
- Topics
- Knee, Leg, Sinews
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
