Location
4 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline.
Cautions
No specific contraindications.
Indications
Conditions for which BL07 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
Loss of SmellLoss of SmellBenefit NoseBenefit NoseBenefit Regulate HeadBenefit Regulate NoseNasal CongestionNasal CongestionFacial DroopFacial DroopNasal DischargeNasal DischargeShortness of BreathGoiterStiff NeckStanding Collapse StiffnessImmobility NeckImmobility Standing CollapseNosebleedHeadache Head Vertex PainHeadache Head Vertex PainNose Soreness PainNose Soreness PainRegulate HeadRegulate NoseRhinitisHeaviness Head SensationHeaviness Head SensationFacial SwellingFacial SwellingLoss of Consciousness
Protocols using BL07
- Weakness, Insomnia, Poor Memory, Fatigue Cancer-related, Fatigue Mental, Fatigue Physical – ST36, BL07, PC06, GV19, GV20, GV21 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000015659 ↗)
- Stroke Sequelae, Hemiparesis, Balance Impaired, Ataxia Sensory, Sensory Deficit Lower Limb, Proprioception Impaired – SI03, BL07, KD01 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000021124 ↗)
- Menstrual Disorder, Cognitive Impairment, Encephalitis Autoimmune, Memory Loss Recent And Distant, Seizure Faciobrachial Dystonic, Sleep Disorder Dreaminess And Easy Awakening, Mood Disorder Depression, Dry Eyes – BL07, GB08, GB20, GV20, GV24 (doi:10.3389/fnins.2023.1203915 ↗)
- Dizziness, Insomnia, Agitation, Disorientation, Traumatic Brain Injury, Tremor Holmes, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cognitive Impairment – LI04, LI11, SP06, BL07, TB05, GB08, GB34, LV03, GV20 (doi:10.1186/s13256-025-05444-3 ↗)
- Insomnia, Agitation, Disorientation, Sleep Disturbed, Traumatic Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury – LI04, LI11, ST08, HT07, BL07, KD07, GB08, GB13, GB34, LV02, GV20, GV24 (doi:10.1186/s13256-025-05444-3 ↗)
- Alopecia, Alopecia Areata, Hair Loss – LI04, ST08, ST36, BL07, KD03, PC06, GB05, LV02, GV20, GV22 (doi:10.3831/KPI.2021.24.3.93 ↗)
- Nasal Congestion, Allergic Rhinitis, Sneezing, Nasal Itching, Rhinorrhea Clear – BL07, GV12 (doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 ↗)
- Nasal Congestion, Sleep Disturbed, Allergic Rhinitis, Sneezing, Nasal Itching, Rhinorrhea Clear – LI04, LI20, ST36, BL07, BL13, CV08, GV23 (doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 ↗)
- Heat Lung, Wind Lung, Heat Lung, Wind Lung – LU03, LU06, LU07, LU08, LU10, LU11, LI04, LI19, SI07, SI08, SI09, SI10, SI18, BL02, BL04, BL05, BL06, BL07, BL11 (Yang Yong-Xuan, clinical point-selection notes)
- Cognitive Impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Impaired Consciousness – BL07, GB08, GB13, GB15, GB20, GV20, GV24 (龚玉张旭东袁静云刘继鹏李音音孙娇刘清国. 从“厥”与“神”探析头火针治疗孤独症谱系障碍. 中华中医药杂志 ., 2023 [CNKI])
- Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Congestion, Sneezing, Nasal Itching – LU07, LI20, ST36, BL02, BL07, BL13, GB20 (张燕超. 针刺治疗过敏性鼻炎的临床疗效观察. , [CNKI])
- Stroke, Attack Meridian, Attack Collaterals, Attack Meridian, Attack Collaterals – LI04, LI11, LI15, ST36, BL07, TB05, GB30, GB34, GV16, GV20 (sacredlotus.com ↗)
- Facial Droop, Stroke, Attack Meridian, Attack Collaterals, Facial Droop, Attack Meridian, Attack Collaterals – LI04, LI11, LI15, ST04, ST06, ST36, BL07, TB05, GB30, GB34, GV16, GV20 (sacredlotus.com ↗)
- Fire Liver, Stroke, Attack Meridian, Attack Collaterals, Fire Heart, Fire Liver, Attack Meridian, Attack Collaterals, Fire Heart – LI04, LI11, LI15, ST36, BL07, KD03, PC07, TB05, GB30, GB34, LV02, GV16, GV20 (sacredlotus.com ↗)
- Wind, Stroke, Attack Meridian, Attack Collaterals, Attack Meridian, Attack Collaterals – LI04, LI11, LI15, ST36, SP06, BL07, KD03, TB05, GB20, GB30, GB34, LV03, GV16, GV20 (sacredlotus.com ↗)