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Zhiyin (BL-67), “Reaching Yin”, is the Jing-Well and Metal point of the Bladder channel and the last point of the channel. It dispels wind, clears the head and eyes, and is the classic point (with moxibustion) for correcting malposition of the fetus (breech presentation).
Location
On the lateral side of the little toe, approximately 0.1 cun proximal to the corner of the nail.
Anatomy
The nail bed of the little toe; the plantar and dorsal digital arteries; the plantar and dorsal digital nerves.
Actions & Functions
- Corrects malposition of the fetus (breech) – classically with moxibustion
- Dispels wind and clears the head and eyes
- Promotes labour
Indications
Malposition of the fetus (breech presentation), difficult labour, headache, nasal congestion and nosebleed, and eye pain.
Needling
0.1 cun shallow insertion, or prick to bleed; for breech, moxibustion is used.
Moxibustion Suitability
Highly suitable - moxa on BL-67 is the classic and well-known treatment for turning a breech baby (usually from around 34 weeks).
Point Combinations
Moxa bilaterally for breech presentation; with BL-60 to promote labour.
Classical Text References
The Jing-Well (Metal) point of the Bladder; the last point of the channel.
Cautions & Contraindications
Used to promote labour and turn the fetus, so apply only as clinically appropriate in pregnancy (typically late pregnancy for breech).
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.