Chengjin BL56: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature:

Cheng: sustain Jin; tendon and muscle.
Cheng-jin, BL56 is on the gastrocnemius muscle, which is an important leg muscle helping to sustain the upper part of the body.
Point: BL56
Chinese Name: 承筋

English Name/Meaning: Support the Sinews
Pinyin: chéng jīn
Han Geul 한글: seung geun 승근
Romaji: shō kin
Vietnamese:Thừa cân

Location:

On the line connecting Weizhong (BL40) and chengshan (BL57), in the centre of the belly of gastrocnemius, 5 cun below Weizhong (BL40).

Functions:

Relaxes the sinew and invigorates the collateral.

Indications of chengjin:

• Spasm of gastrocnemius, hemorrhoids, acute lower back pain.
• Bowel movements problems like diarrhea, constipation, hemorrhoids.

Method:

Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.

Remarks:

Good for gastrocnemius problems.