English Name:
Flying-up
Naming Convention:
“Fei”, meaning flying, refers to going fast here. “Yang” here means to fly upward. This point is the Luo-connecting point of the meridian. The qi of the Urinary Bladder Meridian can pass quickly from this point to the Kidney Meridian of Foot-Shaoyin. For weakness of the lower extremities, this point can be stimulated; after which the patient can walk with a spring in his step. Hence the name Feiyang (Flying-up).
Location:
One cun inferior and lateral to Chengshan (BL57), on the lateral border to the musculus gastrocnemius.
Clinical Applications:
- Headache.
- Blurring of vision.
- Weakness and pain of the leg as well as lower back pain.