# BL60 Kunlun (Kunlun (Mountains)) – Bladder Meridian

昆侖 · kūn lún

Location: In the depression the between tip of the external malleolus and achilles tendon.

Cautions: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/bl60

## Indications

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

Benefit Descend Excess, Benefit Regulate Yang, Contraction Back, Contraction Back, Contraction Shoulder, Contraction Shoulder, Cough, Descend Excess, Psychological Insanity Disorder, Psychological Insanity Disorder, Defecation Problems, Defecation Problems, Shortness of Breath, Epilepsy, Epilepsy (infant), Epilepsy Infantile, Eyesight / Vision Dizzy, Dizzy Vision, Chest Fullness, Chest Fullness, Heat, Heat Head, Heat Head, Hemiplegia, Stiff Neck, Tendon Ligament Stiffness, Immobility Neck, Immobility Tendon / Ligament, Infertility Female, Infertility Female, Labour Dysfunction, Labour Dysfunction, Labour Expedite Delivery, Labour Expedite Delivery, Malaria, Nosebleed, Pain, Abdominal Pain, Abdominal Pain, Ankle Pain, Ankle Pain, Back Pain, Back Pain, Lower Back Pain, Lower Back Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccyx Pain, Eye Bursting Pain, Eye Bursting Pain, Head Pain, Head Pain, Headache, Headache, Knee Behind Pain, Knee Behind Pain, Redness Pain, Redness Pain, Sacrum Pain, Sacrum Pain, Teeth Superior Jaw Pain, Teeth Superior Jaw Pain, Regulate Yang, Retention Placenta, Retention Placenta, Rhinitis, Sciatica, Bladder Channel Stagnation, Bladder Channel Stagnation, Sweating Excessive, Sweating Excessive, Swollen Eyes, Swollen Eyes, Genitals Swelling, Genitals Swelling, Tetanus, Spine Lumbar Weakness, Spine Lumbar Weakness, Wind

## Most often selected alongside BL60

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

- GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) – 76 protocols
- LI04 (Junction Valley) – 59 protocols
- BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) – 58 protocols
- BL40 (Middle Of The Crease) – 58 protocols
- ST36 (Leg Three Miles) – 58 protocols
- GB30 (Jumping Circle) – 55 protocols
- BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point) – 47 protocols
- GB39 (Suspended Bell) – 39 protocols

## Protocols using BL60 (50 best-sourced of 167)

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Pain, Stiffness Morning, Arthritis Rheumatoid Juvenile, Stiffness Joint, Joint Swelling | LI05, BL60, GB30, GB34, CV22 | 6 days | doi:10.1093/ecam/nel012 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Stiffness Knee | LU06, LI04, LI10, LI15, ST34, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP05, SP06, SP09, SP10, SI08, SI10, BL23, BL40, BL60, KD03, KD07, KD10, TB14, GB33, GB34, LV03, LV07, LV08 | 42 days | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-4-6 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Low Back Pain, Pelvic Girdle Pain, Sacroiliac Pain, Symphysis Pain, Pregnancy Second Trimester, Pregnancy Third Trimester | LI04, ST36, SP12, BL26, BL32, BL33, BL54, BL60, KD11, GB30, GV20 | 42 days | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-8-34 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Vomiting, Nausea, Photophobia, Headache Migraine, Headache Unilateral, Phonophobia | LI04, ST44, SI03, BL60, PC06, TB05, TB20, GB08, GB13, GB20, GB34, GB40, LV03, GV20, GV24 | 28 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-10-25 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Back Pain, Sciatica Pain, Herniated Nucleus Pulposus | BL23, BL24, BL25, BL26, BL31, BL32, BL33, BL34, BL40, BL57, BL60, GB30 | 15 days | doi:10.1093/ecam/nep085 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Immune Nk Cell Deficiency | LI04, LI11, ST36, SP06, HT03, HT05, SI03, BL60, KD06, PC06, TB05, GB34, GB43, LV02, CV03, CV04, CV06, CV15, GV20 | 10 days | doi:10.1093/ecam/nep236 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Ankle Pain, Sprain Ankle, Ankle Swelling | LI04, ST36, ST41, SP04, SP05, SP06, SP09, HT07, BL60, BL62, BL63, BL64, KD02, KD03, KD06, GB34, GB40, LV03 | 1 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-241 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache, Vomiting, Nausea, Migraine, Head Pain | LI04, ST08, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP06, BL02, BL10, BL11, BL60, PC06, TB05, GB02, GB08, GB14, GB34, GB41, LV02, LV03, GV18, GV23 | 1 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-241 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Chest Pain, Dyspnea, Poststernotomy Pain, Reduced Lung Function | LI04, ST08, SI06, BL60, GB08, GV20 | 1 days | doi:10.1155/2013/219817 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Lumbar Pain, Low-back Pain | BL23, BL24, BL25, BL26, BL32, BL40, BL60, GB30, GB34 | – | doi:10.1155/2013/872142 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee | ST35, ST36, SP06, SP09, BL60, KD03, GB34, GB39 | 42 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-129 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Stiffness Joint | ST06, ST34, ST35, ST36, SP04, SP05, SP06, SP09, SP10, BL20, BL40, BL57, BL58, BL60, BL62, KD03, KD10, GB33, GB34, LV08 | 28 days | doi:10.1155/2013/182528 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee | ST35, ST36, SP06, SP09, BL60, KD03, GB34, GB39 | 12 days | doi:10.1097/RHU.0b013e3182a21848 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache Occipital, Headache Migraine, Head Posterior Pain | SI03, BL60, GB08, GB20 | 28 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-361 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Vomiting, Nausea, Head Pain, Headache Migraine Menstrual | LI04, ST29, ST44, SI03, BL60, KD12, PC06, TB05, TB20, GB08, GB13, GB20, GB34, GB40, LV03, CV03, GV20, GV24 | 90 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-374 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Back Low Chronic Pain | BL23, BL24, BL25, BL40, BL60, KD03, GB34 | 56 days | doi:10.1155/2013/125937 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Low Back Pain, Spondylolisthesis | BL23, BL24, BL25, BL40, BL60, GB30, GB31, GV03 | 21 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-105 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hemiplegia, Motor Dysfunction, Ischemic Stroke, Sensory Dysfunction | LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST32, ST36, BL60, TB05, GB34, GB39 | 56 days | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-007080 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hemiplegia, Cognitive Impairment, Ischemic Stroke | LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST32, ST36, BL60, TB05, GB13, GB34, GB39, GV20, GV24 | 56 days | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-007080 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression, Hemiplegia, Ischemic Stroke, Emotional Disorder | LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST32, ST36, BL60, PC06, TB05, GB34, GB39, LV03, GV20, GV24 | 56 days | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-007080 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hemiplegia, Ischemic Stroke, Wind-fire Syndrome | LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST32, ST36, BL60, TB05, GB34, GB39, LV02, LV03, LV14 | 56 days | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-007080 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hemiplegia, Ischemic Stroke, Phlegm Stasis Blocking Collaterals | LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST32, ST36, ST40, SP10, BL60, TB05, GB34, GB39 | 56 days | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-007080 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hemiplegia, Yin Deficiency, Ischemic Stroke, Wind Stirring | LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST32, ST36, SP06, BL60, KD03, TB05, GB34, GB39, LV03 | 56 days | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-007080 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hemiplegia, Blood Stasis, Ischemic Stroke, Qi Deficiency | LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST32, ST36, BL17, BL60, TB05, GB34, GB39, CV04, CV06 | 56 days | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-007080 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Back Low Pain, Disability Functional, Back Chronic Pain | LI04, ST36, SP06, HT03, BL23, BL30, BL58, BL60, KD07, TB05, GB41, GV04 | 42 days | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0850-7 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Stroke Sequelae, Gait Impaired, Foot Cavovarus, Spasticity Lower-limb | SP06, SP09, BL60, KD03, KD06, GB34, GB39, GB40 | 20 days | doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1264-x | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Acute Pain, Procedural Pain | ST36, SP06, BL60, KD03 | 1 days | doi:10.1111/apa.13581 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Stiffness Morning, Disability Musculoskeletal | LI04, ST34, ST35, ST36, ST40, ST41, SP06, SP09, SP10, BL60, KD03, GB31, GB33, GB34, GB36, GB39, GB41, LV03, LV08 | 56 days | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013830 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Low Back Chronic Pain | BL23, BL24, BL25, BL26, BL40, BL60, GV03 | 56 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000010790 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache Migraine Chronic, Headache Taiyang | SI03, BL60, GB08, GB13, GB20, GV20, GV24 | 84 days | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2017-020653 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Restless Legs Syndrome, Paresthesia Leg, Periodic Leg Movements, Insomnia Sleep Initiation, Sleep Non-restorative, Urge To Move Legs | ST36, SP06, BL60, GB41 | 1 days | doi:10.1002/ccr3.1619 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Restless Legs Syndrome, Paresthesia Leg, Periodic Leg Movements, Sleep Non-restorative, Insomnia Sleep Maintenance, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness | ST36, SP06, BL60, GB41 | 1 days | doi:10.1002/ccr3.1619 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Leg Pain, Lower Back Pain, Disc Herniation Lumbar | BL23, BL24, BL25, BL26, BL40, BL60, GB30, GV03 | 14 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000011951 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Radicular Pain, Low-back Pain, Paresthesia Lower-limb, Disc-herniation Lumbar | BL23, BL24, BL25, BL26, BL40, BL60, GB03, GV03 | 14 days | doi:10.1155/2018/5871657 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Shoulder Pain, Arm Pain, Neck Pain, Arm Numbness, Radiculopathy Cervical | LI04, ST44, SI03, BL60, TB05, GB34, GB40, LV03, GV14 | 21 days | doi:10.1155/2018/3465897 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Chronic Pain, Back Low Pain, Disability Lumbar | BL23, BL24, BL25, BL26, BL40, BL60, GB30, GB31, GV03 | 56 days | doi:10.1186/s13063-018-3049-x | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Ankle Pain, Ankle Swelling, Sprain Ankle Lateral | ST36, ST41, BL60, BL62, KD03, KD06, GB39, GB40 | 5 days | doi:10.1186/s13063-020-4111-z | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Chronic Inflammatory Pain | ST36, BL60 | 10 days | doi:10.1155/2020/7061972 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Low Back Pain, Paresthesia Lower Extremity, Disc Herniation Lumbar, Radiating Lower Extremity Pain, Lower Extremity Weakness | BL23, BL24, BL25, BL26, BL40, BL60, GB03, GV03 | 14 days | doi:10.2147/JPR.S234761 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hemiplegia, Limb Weakness, Motor Dysfunction Upper Limb, Motor Dysfunction Lower Limb, Paralysis Post-stroke | LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST36, ST41, BL60, TB05, GB30, GB34 | 6 days | doi:10.1155/2020/5094914 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Stiffness Knee, Inflammation Joint | ST34, ST35, ST36, ST40, ST41, SP06, SP09, SP10, BL60, KD03, GB31, GB33, GB34, GB36, GB39, GB41, LV03, LV07, LV08 | 56 days | doi:10.2147/JPR.S256950 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Paralysis Lower Limb, Motor Dysfunction Lower Limb, Stroke Hemiplegia, Spasm Extensor, Gait Hemiparetic | LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST36, ST41, BL60, TB05, GB30, GB34 | 6 days | doi:10.1155/2020/3805628 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Back Low Chronic Pain | BL23, BL24, BL25, BL26, BL40, BL60, GV03 | 56 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000022526 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Vomiting, Nausea, Headache Migraine, Gastrointestinal Symptoms | LI04, ST44, SI03, BL60, PC06, TB05, GB08, GB20, GB34, LV03, GV20 | 28 days | doi:10.1155/2021/5676718 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Ankle Pain, Ankle Swelling, Sprain Ankle Lateral, Instability Ankle | ST36, ST41, BL60, BL62, KD03, KD06, GB39, GB40 | 5 days | doi:10.1186/s13063-021-05135-6 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Grip Weakness, Wrist Postoperative Pain, Wrist Range-of-motion Problems, Recovery Tfcc-repair | SP06, BL60, KD03, GB34 | 28 days | doi:10.1186/s13018-021-02361-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Neurological Deficit, Stroke Ischemic Acute, Paralysis Motor, Language Problems | LI04, LI11, LI15, ST36, ST40, BL60, TB05, GB34 | 7 days | doi:10.1155/2022/8145374 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Paraesthesia, Feet Numbness, Neuropathy Peripheral Chemotherapy-induced, Hands Numbness, Extremities Pain, Proprioception Loss | LI04, ST36, SP06, BL60, KD03, KD06, KD07, LV03, GV20 | 10 days | doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2022.102171 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Restless Legs Syndrome, Urge To Move Legs, Discomfort Legs, Periodic Limb Movements Sleep, Insomnia Sleep Onset | ST36, SP06, BL60, GB41 | 1 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000032317 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Leg Weakness, Low-back Pain, Claudication Neurogenic, Lower-extremity Pain, Stenosis Lumbar-spinal | BL23, BL24, BL25, BL26, BL40, BL60, GB30, GB31, GV03 | 56 days | doi:10.2147/JPR.S399132 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

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