Chengshan (BL57)
Chengshan (BL57), “Mountain Support”, is a point on the Bladder meridian. It is point 57 of the 67 on the channel. Relaxes the sinews, unblocks the channel and treats hemorrhoids.
Location
On the calf, at the lower apex of the gastrocnemius muscle belly, when the foot is extended.
Functions according to tradition
Relaxes the sinews, unblocks the channel and treats hemorrhoids. Main point for calf cramps.
Traditional indications
- Calf cramps
- Sciatica
- Hemorrhoids
- Low back pain
- Heel 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.
- GB29 Juliao (Gallbladder): Sciatica
- GB30 Huantiao (Gallbladder): Sciatica
- GB31 Fengshi (Gallbladder): Sciatica
- GB32 Zhongdu (Gallbladder): Sciatica
- GV3 Yaoyangguan (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Sciatica
Point profile
- Code
- BL57
- Pinyin name
- Chéng Shān
- Characters
- 承山
- Translation
- Mountain Support
- Meridian
- Bladder
- Element
- Water
- Topics
- Leg, Pain Relief
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.
