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Urinary Bladder 18 |
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Chinese Name:
Ganshu (English translation: Liver Shu) Location: On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra. Classification: Back-Shu point of the Liver Indications:
Functions: Moves stagnant Liver Qi, regulates and nourishes Liver Blood, resolves Damp-Heat, benefits the eyes and sinews, dispels Wind. Notes: UB 18 is very helpful for any Liver related condition. 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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