# BL07 Tongtian (Reaching Heaven) – Bladder Meridian

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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.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/bl07

## Indications

An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Loss of Smell, Loss of Smell, Benefit Nose, Benefit Nose, Benefit Regulate Head, Benefit Regulate Nose, Nasal Congestion, Nasal Congestion, Facial Droop, Facial Droop, Nasal Discharge, Nasal Discharge, Shortness of Breath, Goiter, Stiff Neck, Standing Collapse Stiffness, Immobility Neck, Immobility Standing Collapse, Nosebleed, Headache Head Vertex Pain, Headache Head Vertex Pain, Nose Soreness Pain, Nose Soreness Pain, Regulate Head, Regulate Nose, Rhinitis, Heaviness Head Sensation, Heaviness Head Sensation, Facial Swelling, Facial Swelling, Loss of Consciousness

## Most often selected alongside BL07

Sourced protocols in the index pairing each point with this one. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.

- GV20 (100 Convergences) – 13 protocols
- LI04 (Junction Valley) – 11 protocols
- GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) – 8 protocols
- LI11 (Pond At The Bend) – 8 protocols
- ST36 (Leg Three Miles) – 8 protocols
- GB08 (Leading Valley) – 7 protocols
- TB05 (Outer Gate) – 6 protocols
- GB20 (Wind Pool) – 5 protocols

## Protocols using BL07

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weakness, Insomnia, Poor Memory, Fatigue Cancer-related, Fatigue Mental, Fatigue Physical | ST36, BL07, PC06, GV19, GV20, GV21 | 28 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000015659 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Stroke Sequelae, Hemiparesis, Balance Impaired, Ataxia Sensory, Sensory Deficit Lower Limb, Proprioception Impaired | SI03, BL07, KD01 | 1 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000021124 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 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 | 180 days | doi:10.3389/fnins.2023.1203915 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dizziness, Insomnia, Agitation, Disorientation, Traumatic Brain Injury, Tremor Holmes, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cognitive Impairment | LI04, LI11, SP06, BL07, TB05, GB08, GB34, LV03, GV20 | 12 days | doi:10.1186/s13256-025-05444-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia, Agitation, Disorientation, Sleep Disturbed, Traumatic Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury | LI04, LI11, ST08, HT07, BL07, KD07, GB08, GB13, GB34, LV02, GV20, GV24 | 9 days | doi:10.1186/s13256-025-05444-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Alopecia, Alopecia Areata, Hair Loss | LI04, ST08, ST36, BL07, KD03, PC06, GB05, LV02, GV20, GV22 | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2021.24.3.93 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Nasal Congestion, Allergic Rhinitis, Sneezing, Nasal Itching, Rhinorrhea Clear | BL07, GV12 | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 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 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Memory Loss, Cognitive Impairment, Encephalitis Autoimmune | BL07, GB08, GB20, GV20, GV24, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D | – | doi:10.3389/fnins.2023.1203915 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Disorientation, Traumatic Brain Injury | LI04, LI11, SP06, BL07, TB05, GB08, GB34, LV03, GV20 | 12 days | doi:10.1186/s13256-025-05444-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia, Agitation, Traumatic Brain Injury | LI04, LI11, ST08, HT07, BL07, KD07, GB08, GB13, GB34, LV02, GV20, GV24 | 9 days | doi:10.1186/s13256-025-05444-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 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 | 7 days | Yang Yong-Xuan, clinical point-selection notes | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 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] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Congestion, Sneezing, Nasal Itching | LU07, LI20, ST36, BL02, BL07, BL13, GB20 | 28 days | 张燕超. 针刺治疗过敏性鼻炎的临床疗效观察. , [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Stroke, Attack Meridian, Attack Collaterals, Attack Meridian, Attack Collaterals | LI04, LI11, LI15, ST36, BL07, TB05, GB30, GB34, GV16, GV20 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 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 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 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 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Wind, Stroke, Attack Meridian, Attack Collaterals, Attack Meridian, Attack Collaterals | LI04, LI11, LI15, ST36, SP06, BL07, KD03, TB05, GB20, GB30, GB34, LV03, GV16, GV20 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |

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