Wuchu Point (BL-5 / Five Places)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Wuchu (BL-5 / Five Places). Learn its benefits for headache, dizziness, epilepsy, and blurred vision – plus classic combinations for infantile convulsions and comprehensive treatment.
Indications
Headache, dizziness, epilepsy, blurred vision, and nasal congestion.
Precise Location
On the head, 1 cun directly above the anterior hairline on the midline, and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline.
Location Method
Bring the three middle fingers together and bend the other two fingers with the palm facing the face – place the first joint of the ring finger at the center of the anterior hairline – 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: Clears heat and disperses wind, brightens the eyes and stops spasms, clears the head and calms the spirit.
Compatibility
Infantile convulsions: Combine with Wuchu (BL-5), Zhigou (TE-6), and Yintang (EX-HN3). Disease overview: Infantile convulsions are acute and severe conditions in children, characterized by convulsions and coma – also called "fits." They can occur in any season, most commonly in children aged 1–5 – the younger the child, the higher the incidence, with rapid changes that can threaten life. Massage sequence: During convulsions, calm the child first. Massage Wuchu gently with warm palms for 3 minutes, then knead Zhigou with the middle finger pad for 1 minute, finally massage Yintang for 1 minute. Dizziness and vertigo: Combine with Taichong (LR-3), Hegu (LI-4), and Wuchu (BL-5). Epilepsy: Combine with Zutonggu (BL-66), Taichong (LR-3), and Wuchu (BL-5).
Efficacy & Actions
Wuchu has similar effects to Meichong (BL-3) and Quchai (BL-4) – it treats headache, dizziness, and blurred vision. If you experience dizziness or blurred vision after a fall, regular massage of this point provides good therapeutic effects. The Bronze Figure Manual states: “It treats wind headache and dizziness.” The Great Compendium states: “It treats blurred vision.” This point belongs to the Foot Taiyang Bladder Meridian. It clears heat and disperses wind, brightens the eyes and stops spasms, clears the head and calms the spirit. It is a commonly used point for treating head, facial, and mental disorders. First documented in Zhenjiu Jiayijing. “Wu” refers to the five elements or five directions; “Chu” means place or location. Located on the head, this point is where Bladder Meridian qi distributes – hence the name Wuchu (Five Places).
