How to find
As the location of the eyebrow can vary, the medial canthus of the eye should be used for reference (BL 01 (Bright Eyes)). Palpate for a generally pressure-sensitive depression in this area of the orbital ridge. Caution: According to some authors, except in rare cases, BL-02 is not located on the supraorbital foramen (mainly located more laterally), but in the area where the supratrochlear artery and the supraorbital nerve emerge (frontal notch). BL 01 (Bright Eyes) is located inferior to BL-02.
Location
In a depression at the medial end of the eyebrow, directly above the inner canthus of the eye.
Actions
- Benefits the eyes
- Expels external pathogenic factors such as Wind, clears Heat
- Clears the head
- Moves Qi in the Bladder divergent channel (for example, for painful haemorrhoids)
Features
Important and frequently used local point for the eye region. Good point for excess and Heat syndromes of the eye region: prick to bleed (puncture the point and let it bleed), but avoid facial haematoma. Less risky substitute for BL 01 (Bright Eyes) for nnedling and massage.
