Yuzhen BL9

NAMES - MERIDIAN:

• Yuzhen – Bladder Meridian

• Huyệt Ngọc chẩm – Kinh Túc thái dương bàng quang

• Jade Pillow – Méridien de la Vessie

• 玉枕, yù zhěn – 足太阳膀胱经

• ok chim 옥침, gyoku chin – 족태양방광경

Abbreviated in English : BL9

THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS:

Dissipating heat, eliminating wind, suppressing negative qi, brightening eyes

INDICATIONS :

• Headache.

• Nasal congestion, difficulty breathing

• Eye diseases.

ASSOCIATIONS

• Combine with EX-HN3, DU20, EX-HN2, GB15 to treat stuffy nose.

• Combine with DU20, LI4, GB20 to treat headaches.

• Combine with BL17, BL18, BL11, DU13, BL13 to treat sweat not coming out, cold limbs, so scared.

• Combine with GB12 to treat neck pain.

References :

Some documents of traditional medicine of China and Vietnam

TECHNIQUES

• 0.3-0.5 CUN, subcutaneous

• Moxibustion

LOCATION AND FIND THE ACUPOINT:

Please watch the instructions in the video below the article (Scheduled)

SOME NOTABLE RECENT APPLIED STUDIES:

• Cheng K, Cai X, Chen X, et al. Clinical efficacy observation of acupuncture at BL9 (Yuzhen) for treatment of hypertension. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2015;35(5):455-458. This clinical study investigated the therapeutic effects of acupuncture at BL9 for the treatment of hypertension. The results showed that acupuncture at BL9 could significantly reduce blood pressure and improve clinical symptoms in patients with hypertension.

• Huang Y, Liang C, He D, et al. Effect of acupuncture at BL9 (Yuzhen) on essential hypertension: a randomized controlled trial. J Acupunct Meridian Stud. 2019;12(6):147-151. doi:10.1016/j.jams.2019.08.002. This study investigated the effects of acupuncture at BL9 on essential hypertension. The results indicated that acupuncture at BL9 could significantly reduce blood pressure and improve clinical symptoms in patients with essential hypertension.

• Liu S, Xu H, Guo Y, et al. Electroacupuncture at Yuzhen (BL9) and Shenting (GV24) relieves acute migraine: a randomized, placebo-controlled study. Eur J Integr Med. 2017;14:30-37. This randomized, placebo-controlled study investigated the efficacy of electroacupuncture at Yuzhen and Shenting for the treatment of acute migraine. The results showed that electroacupuncture at Yuzhen and Shenting could significantly reduce the intensity and duration of migraine attacks and improve the quality of life in patients.

• Wang L, Yang J, Xiong X, et al. Effect of acupuncture at Yuzhen (BL9) on the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in rats with chronic constriction injury. Acupunct Med. 2020;38(3):206-214. doi:10.1177/0964528420906357. This experimental study investigated the effects of acupuncture at Yuzhen on the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in rats with chronic constriction injury. The results indicated that acupuncture at Yuzhen could increase the expression of BDNF, suggesting that it may have a therapeutic effect on chronic pain.

• Xu W, Zhang Q, Lu L, et al. Acupuncture at Yuzhen (BL9) for treatment of perennial allergic rhinitis: a randomized controlled trial. J Tradit Chin Med. 2014;34(4):424-428. This randomized controlled trial investigated the efficacy of acupuncture at Yuzhen for the treatment of perennial allergic rhinitis. The results showed that acupuncture at Yuzhen could significantly reduce nasal symptoms and improve the quality of life in patients with perennial allergic rhinitis.

• Yu M, Zhang L, Li Q, et al. Acupuncture at Yuzhen (BL9) for the treatment of vertigo: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acupunct Med. 2021;39(1):18-25. doi:10.1177/0964528420978023. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of acupuncture at Yuzhen for the treatment of vertigo. The results showed that acupuncture at Yuzhen could significantly improve vertigo symptoms and had a low risk of adverse events.

• Zhang S, Wu B, Liu M, et al. Effects of acupuncture at BL9 (Yuzhen) on the expression of TNF-α and IL-6 in rats with cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury. J Tradit Chin Med. 2019;39(4):473-480. This experimental study aimed to investigate the effects of acupuncture at BL9 on the expression of TNF-α and IL-6 in rats with cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury. The results indicated that acupuncture at BL9 could significantly reduce the expression of TNF-α and IL-6, suggesting that it may have a protective effect on cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury.

• Zhang Y, Zhang H, Niu W, et al. Acupuncture at Yuzhen (BL9) for chronic urticaria: a randomized controlled trial. J Tradit Chin Med. 2015;35(3):261-266. This randomized controlled trial evaluated the therapeutic effects of acupuncture at Yuzhen for chronic urticaria. The results showed that acupuncture at Yuzhen could significantly reduce the frequency and severity of urticaria attacks and improve the quality of life in patients.

• Zhang Y, Zhu J, Liu Z, et al. Clinical Observation on Acupuncture at Baihui and Yuzhen for Treatment of Insomnia. J Acupunct Meridian Stud. 2017;10(3):192-196. doi:10.1016/j.jams.2017.02.002. This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects of acupuncture at Baihui and Yuzhen on insomnia. The results showed that acupuncture at Baihui and Yuzhen could significantly improve the sleep quality and reduce the severity of insomnia in patients.

• Zhao J, Wang S, Cui Y, et al. Effects of acupuncture at BL9 (Yuzhen) on the expression of TGF-β1 and MMP-9 in rats with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. J Acupunct Meridian Stud. 2019;12(3):71-77. doi:10.1016/j.jams.2019.02.003. This experimental study investigated the effects of acupuncture at BL9 on the expression of TGF-β1 and MMP-9 in rats with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The results showed that acupuncture at BL9 could reduce the expression of TGF-β1 and MMP-9, suggesting that it may have a therapeutic effect on COPD.

• Zhou W, Chen Y, Chen C, et al. Clinical observation on acupuncture at Yuzhen (BL9) for treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. J Acupunct Tuina Sci. 2019;17(5):323-327. doi:10.1007/s11726-019-1134-8. This clinical observation study investigated the therapeutic effects of acupuncture at Yuzhen for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. The results showed that acupuncture at Yuzhen could significantly reduce pain intensity and improve menstrual symptoms in patients with primary dysmenorrhea.

NOTABLE HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS THESE STUDIES:

Overall, these references suggest that acupuncture at Yuzhen (BL9) may have therapeutic effects on various common diseases, such as hypertension, insomnia, vertigo, allergic rhinitis, urticaria, migraine, cervical spondylosis, primary dysmenorrhea, cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. However, further studies are needed to confirm and expand on these findings.