Location
4 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline.
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 SmellBenefit NoseBenefit Regulate HeadBenefit Regulate NoseNasal CongestionFacial DroopNasal DischargeShortness of BreathGoiterStiff NeckStanding Collapse StiffnessImmobility NeckImmobility Standing CollapseNosebleedHeadache Head Vertex PainNose Soreness PainRegulate HeadRegulate NoseRhinitisHeaviness Head SensationFacial 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 ↗)
- Memory Loss, Cognitive Impairment, Encephalitis Autoimmune – BL07, GB08, GB20, GV20, GV24, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D (doi:10.3389/fnins.2023.1203915 ↗)
- Disorientation, Traumatic Brain Injury – LI04, LI11, SP06, BL07, TB05, GB08, GB34, LV03, GV20 (doi:10.1186/s13256-025-05444-3 ↗)
- Insomnia, Agitation, Traumatic Brain Injury – LI04, LI11, ST08, HT07, BL07, KD07, GB08, GB13, GB34, LV02, GV20, GV24 (doi:10.1186/s13256-025-05444-3 ↗)
- 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 ↗)
Most often selected alongside BL07
How many sourced protocols in the index pair each point with BL07. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.
- GV20100 Convergences13 protocols
- LI04Junction Valley11 protocols
- GB34Yang Mound Spring8 protocols
- LI11Pond At The Bend8 protocols
- ST36Leg Three Miles8 protocols
- GB08Leading Valley7 protocols
- TB05Outer Gate6 protocols
- GB20Wind Pool5 protocols
- GV24Spirit Court5 protocols
- GB30Jumping Circle4 protocols
- GV16Wind Mansion4 protocols
- LI15Shoulder And Clavicle4 protocols
