Heyang (BL55)
Heyang (BL55), “Yang Union”, is a point on the Bladder meridian. It is point 55 of the 67 on the channel. Frees the channel, eases lower back pain and stops uterine bleeding.
Location
On the posterior aspect of the leg, between the two heads of gastrocnemius, 2 cun below the popliteal crease.
Functions according to tradition
Frees the channel, eases lower back pain and stops uterine bleeding.
Traditional indications
- Lower back pain
- Calf pain
- Uterine bleeding
- Genital 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.
- GB26 Daimai (Gallbladder): Lower back pain
- GV3 Yaoyangguan (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Lower back pain
- KI10 Yingu (Kidney): Genital pain, Uterine bleeding
- GB25 Jingmen (Gallbladder): Lower back pain
- GV5 Xuanshu (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Lower back pain
- KI13 Qixue (Kidney): Lower back pain
Point profile
- Code
- BL55
- Pinyin name
- Hé Yáng
- Characters
- 合阳
- Translation
- Yang Union
- Meridian
- Bladder
- Element
- Water
- Topics
- Lower back, Leg, Menstruation
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.
