Jingming (BL 1)

Jing = Eye, Ming = Bright: brightness of the eye

Crossing point with the Yinqiaomai and the Yangqiaomai; it governs the opening and closing of the eye.

Location of Jingming

Jingming is located at the inner canthus of the eye.

Therapeutic functions and clinical indications

• Local point for all eye disorders : inflammation, infections, redness, vision problems, visual disturbances, tear secretion problems, paralysis;
• Point used by acupuncturists for lumbago: link between the top and the bottom.