Abdominal Bone Point, the 65th acupoint of the Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang, "abdominal" means gathering and "bone" refers to water. The name of this acupoint suggests that the cold and damp water energy of the bladder meridian gathers here and cannot ascend. It is located at the intersection point where the cold and damp water energy of the upper part of the bladder meridian, which descends, meets with the yang energy of the lower part of the meridian, which ascends. The two energies gather in this acupoint and cannot ascend or descend, like being bound, hence the name. It is often used in combination with Kidney Shu and Taichong to treat dizziness and blurred vision.
【Origin of Abdominal Bone Point】
"Abdominal" means gathering or binding. The bone of the little toe is called "abdominal bone" because it is loosely arranged and can be bound. Since this acupoint is located on the side of the abdominal bone, it is named after it.
【Location of Abdominal Bone Point】
On the lateral side of the foot, behind the fifth metatarsophalangeal joint.
【Anatomy of Abdominal Bone Point】
Below the extensor digiti minimi muscle of the little toe; it has the dorsal lateral cutaneous nerve of the foot and the dorsal venous arch; it is also innervated by the lateral plantar nerve of the fourth toe.
【Main Functions】
Headache, dizziness, red and painful eyes, deafness, stiff neck, epilepsy, carbuncle, back pain, pain in the back of the lower limbs.
【Acupoint Combinations】
Abdominal Bone Point is combined with Kidney Shu and Taichong to treat dizziness and blurred vision.
Abdominal Bone Point is combined with Yinmen and Kunlun to relax tendons, activate collaterals, and alleviate pain. It is used to treat back pain and sciatica.
Abdominal Bone Point is combined with Baihui and Ganshu to clear the head, regulate blood circulation, and calm the liver wind. It is used to treat headache and dizziness.
【Acupoint Health Care】
Massage of Abdominal Bone Point: It promotes circulation, dispels wind, clears heat, and benefits the head and eyes.
Acupuncture Method
Directly insert the needle for 0.3-0.5 cun, there may be local soreness and the needle sensation can spread to the dorsum of the foot.
Moxibustion Method
Moxa stick for 3-5 cones, warm moxibustion for 5-10 minutes.
【Benefits of Abdominal Bone Point】
It tonifies qi and yang, and regulates the distribution of water and dampness.
