Acupoint · BL10
Heavenly Pillar BL10
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Location
On the nape, 1.3 cun lateral to the midpoint of the posterior hairline, in the depression at the lateral border of trapezius.
Point-taking cue
Heavenly Pillar: beside the big neck muscle at the hairline.
Meridian
Bladder Meridian · Nape · Water
Self-care
Gently knead the point with a fingertip for 2–3 min until mild soreness; or apply gentle moxibustion for 10–15 min
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