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Urinary Bladder 17 |
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Chinese Name:
Geshu (English translation: Diaphragm Shu) Location: On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra.
Classification:
Back-Shu point of the Diaphragm Indications:
Functions: Invigorates the Blood, cools the Blood, nourishes the Blood, stops bleeding, descends rebellious Qi, harmonizes the diaphragm, calms the Shen. Notes: UB 17 is a very important point to treat any blood-related conditions. Since it’s the Back-Shu of the Diaphragm, it is also an important point to treat conditions related to diaphragmatic problems such as hiccups and shortness of breath. Back-Shu points are corresponding points on the back where the Qi of the respective Zang-Fu organ is infused. If the Five Zang organs are diseased, abnormal reactions appear on the Back-Shu points. Back-Shu points have a direct therapeutic effect on the diseases of the Five Zang organs. For more complete information on Back-Shu and Front-Mu points, click here.
Needling: Oblique insertion .5 - .8 cun.
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