Acupoint · BL39
Bend Yang BL39
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Location
At the lateral end of the popliteal crease, medial to the biceps femoris tendon.
Point-taking cue
Bend Yang: the outer end of the crease behind the knee.
Meridian
Bladder Meridian · Knee · Water
Point categories
Lower He-sea point
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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