Location
2.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline and 13 thumb widths lateral to the midline in the depression on the level of the upper border of the external occipital protuberance.
Cautions
No specific contraindications.
Indications
Conditions for which BL09 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 SmellAversion WindAversion WindBenefit EyesBenefit EyesBenefit NoseBenefit NoseChillsCommon ColdCold HeadCold HeadNasal CongestionNasal CongestionPsychological Insanity DisorderPsychological Insanity DisorderPsychological Mad Walking DisorderPsychological Mad Walking DisorderDizzinessEpilepsyEyesight / Vision Myopia Short SightednessMyopia Short Sightedness VisionFeverHeaviness NeckHeaviness NeckUnable to Turn NeckStanding Collapse StiffnessImmobility Neck TurningImmobility Standing CollapsePainBone PainBone PainCheek PainCheek PainEye PainEye PainEye Bursting PainEye Bursting PainHead PainHead PainHeadache Occipital PainHeadache Occipital PainNeck PainNeck PainFacial RednessFacial RednessCold Head SensationCold Head SensationHeaviness Head SensationHeaviness Head SensationSpontaneous SweatingSpontaneous SweatingSweating ExcessiveSweating ExcessiveWind Pain Head SyndromeWind-pain Head SyndromeVomitingWind
Protocols using BL09
- Headache, Neuralgia Occipital, Occipital Pain – BL09, GB12, GB20 (doi:10.1186/s12906-020-02955-y ↗)
- Amblyopia Anisometropic, Vision Reduced – LI04, BL02, BL04, BL06, BL09, GB16, GB37, GV17, GV20 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000046551 ↗)
- Neck Pain, Headache Cervicogenic, Reduced Cervical Range Of Motion – LU07, BL09, BL10, GB20, GB41, LV03 (doi:10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2015.08.0758 ↗)
- Headache Occipital, Neuralgia Occipital, Occipital Pain – BL09, GB12, GB20 (doi:10.1186/s12906-020-02955-y ↗)
- Migraine, One-Sided Headache – LI04, ST08, SI03, BL09, PC06, GB08, GB34, LV03 (doi:10.1155/prm/2200276 ↗)
- Neck Pain, Head Pain, Neuralgia Occipital – SI03, BL09, BL10, GB12, GB20, GV16 (doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230828-k0008 ↗)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social Problems, Delay Language, Behavior Stereotyped – HT05, HT07, BL09, BL10, PC06, GB13, GV15, GV20, GV24, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D (doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1849124 ↗)
- Amblyopia Anisometropic, Vision Reduced, Amblyopia – LI04, BL02, BL04, BL06, BL09, GB16, GB37, GV17, GV20, XH05 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000046551 ↗)
- Wind Liver, Wind Liver – LU11, ST01, ST03, ST04, ST05, ST06, ST07, ST08, ST42, ST45, SI03, SI08, BL01, BL02, BL03, BL04, BL05, BL06, BL09, BL10, BL41, XU25 (Yang Yong-Xuan, clinical point-selection notes)
- Cold Lung, Wind Lung, Cold Lung, Wind Lung – LI04, LI19, LI20, SI10, SI18, BL09, BL12 (Yang Yong-Xuan, clinical point-selection notes)
- Dementia, Memory Loss, Cognitive Decline – ST36, SP06, HT07, BL09, BL18, BL23, GB08, GB20, CV15, GV14, GV20, GV24 (DONG Yu-xiang et al. Electroacupuncture and point injection for senile dementia. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 224-236)
- Dementia Senile – ST36, SP06, HT07, BL09, BL18, BL23, GB08, GB20, CV15, GV14, GV20, GV24, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D, XH03, XH05 (CHENG Hai-ying, CHENG Dong-qi. Progress in Research on Acupuncture Treatment of Senile Dementia. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 224-233.)