The foot yang bladder meridian is an important barrier for the body to resist external wind and cold. If this meridian is unobstructed, it is difficult for external cold to invade, and internal toxins can be eliminated in a timely manner. More Qi and blood can flow into this meridian to better protect the twelve regular meridians. Now let's take a look at the accurate location diagram of the foot yang bladder meridian.
Accurate Location Diagram of the Foot Yang Bladder Meridian
The foot yang bladder meridian has 67 acupoints on each side, totaling 134 acupoints. Among them, 49 acupoints are distributed on the head, face, neck, and the sides of the Governing Vessel on the back. The remaining 18 acupoints are distributed on the midline of the lower limbs and the lateral part of the foot.
Pathway of the Foot Yang Bladder Meridian
The foot yang bladder meridian starts from the inner corner of the eye (Jingming), passes through the forehead, and converges at the vertex (Baihui). Branches at the vertex: From the top of the head to the upper corner of the ear. Straight branches at the vertex: From the top of the head, enter the skull to connect with the brain, exit and separate to descend along the back of the neck, along the inner side of the scapula (Dazhu), reach the waist, enter the body cavity through the muscles beside the spine, connect with the kidneys, and belong to the bladder. Branches at the waist: Descend through the buttocks, enter the popliteal fossa (Weiyang). Branches at the back of the vertex: Descend through the inner edge of the scapula (Fufen), pass through the buttocks, along the back of the thigh, meet and merge with the branches descending from the waist at the knee joint popliteal fossa (Weizhong), and continue to descend from there. Pass through the gastrocnemius muscle, be located behind the lateral malleolus, and reach the lateral end of the little toe, connecting with the foot yin kidney meridian.
Healthcare Acupoints on the Foot Yang Bladder Meridian
Jingming, Zanzhu, Meichong, Qucha, Wuchu, Chengguang, Tongtian, Luoque, Yuzhen, Tianzhu, Dazhu, Fengmen, Feishu, Jueyinshu, Xinyu, Duyu, Geju, Ganshu, Pishu, Weishu, Sanjiaoshu, Shenshu, Qihai, Dachangshu, Guanyuan, Xiaochangshu, Pangguangshu, Zhonglüshu, Baihuan, Shangliao, Ciliao, Zhongliao, Xialiao, Huiyang, Chengfu, Yinmen, Fuxi, Weiyang, Weizhong, Fufen, Pohu, Gaohuang, Shentang, Yixi, Gege, Gemen, Yanggang, Yishi, Weicang, Huangmen, Zhishi, Baohuang, Zhibian, Heyang, Chengjin, Chengshan, Feiyang, Fuyang, Kunlun, Pucan, Shenmai, Jinmen, Jinggu, Shugugu, Zutonggu, Zhiyin.
Benefits of Massaging the Foot Yang Bladder Meridian
The foot yang bladder meridian, as the sun meridian, governs the surface and regulates the nourishing and protective Qi. Under normal physiological conditions, when the Qi of the sun meridian is abundant and its function is normal, the protective Qi flows on the muscular surface and regulates the nourishing and protective functions. Massaging the corresponding acupoints on the bladder meridian can effectively prevent and treat urinary system disorders, mainly by smoothing the four meridian lines of the bladder meridian on the back, which have associated Yu points of various internal organs and communicate with them. This can improve the functions of the internal organs, enhance the body's immune system, and prevent aging. Furthermore, massaging the bladder meridian can promote better blood and Qi flow to the brain, nourish the brain and marrow, thereby enhancing memory and judgment.
Best Time for Foot Yang Bladder Meridian Healthcare
The Qi and blood of the foot yang bladder meridian are most abundant during the Shen period, from 15:00 to 17:00. If you can massage the acupoints on the bladder meridian at this time to promote the flow of Qi and blood, it will have a beneficial effect on the body.
