Chengguang Point (BL-6 / Receiving Light)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Chengguang (BL-6 / Receiving Light). Learn its benefits for headache, dizziness, nasal congestion, and Meniere's syndrome – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Indications
Headache, dizziness, nasal congestion, febrile diseases, corneal opacity, optic atrophy (blue blindness), and blurred vision.
Precise Location
On the head, 2.5 cun directly above the anterior hairline on the midline, and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline.
Location Method
Bring the four fingers of the left hand together with the thumb raised, place the little finger at the center of the anterior hairline – locate where the index finger pad rests as the base point. Then bring the middle and index fingers together, place the middle finger pad at the base point – the point is where the index fingertip rests. Use the same method to locate the other side.
Massage Method
Press with the index finger pads – apply to both sides for 1–3 minutes each. Therapeutic actions: Dispels wind and dissipates heat, clears the head and brightens the eyes, unblocks the nose and opens the orifices.
Compatibility
Meniere's syndrome: Combine with Chengguang (BL-6), Ermen (TE-21), and Tinggong (SI-19). Disease overview: Meniere's syndrome is common in middle-aged and elderly people, characterized by sudden severe vertigo accompanied by tinnitus, deafness, nausea, and vomiting – also called "inner ear vertigo." It tends to recur with remission periods, caused by liver-kidney deficiency, liver yang rising, and phlegm-fire or phlegm-fluid retention. Massage sequence: Press Chengguang with the middle finger (index finger stacked on top) for 3 minutes; then rub Ermen and Tinggong with four fingers together for 3 minutes each – once each morning and evening. Facial paralysis: Combine with Dicang (ST-4), Sibai (ST-2), Jiache (ST-6), and Hegu (LI-4). Headache: Combine with Taiyang (EX-HN5), Chengguang (BL-6), Quchai (BL-4), and Hegu (LI-4).
Efficacy & Actions
According to ancient medical texts, this point treats wind-type headache with dizziness, nausea, restlessness, excessive clear nasal discharge, nasal congestion with loss of smell, mouth deviation, dizziness, corneal opacity, optic atrophy, and blurred vision. Additionally, this point can help the body relax – after prolonged intense work or strenuous exercise, massaging Chengguang can soothe both body and mind. This point belongs to the Foot Taiyang Bladder Meridian. It dispels wind and dissipates heat, clears the head and brightens the eyes, unblocks the nose and opens the orifices. It is a commonly used point for treating head, facial, and nasal disorders. First documented in Zhenjiu Jiayijing. "Cheng" means to receive or bear; "Guang" means light. Located on the head, this point receives light and brightens vision – hence the name Chengguang (Receiving Light).
