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Urinary Bladder 23 |
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Chinese Name:
Shenshu (English translation: Kidney Shu) Location: On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. Classification: Back-Shu point of the Kidney Indications:
Functions: Strengthens the Kidneys, tonifies Kidney Yang, nourishes Kidney Yin and Essence, strengthens Kidney's ability to grasp qi, benefits the ears and bones, strengthens the low back, resolves Dampness. Notes: UB 23 is one of the most effective points to tonify the Kidneys. 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: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun.
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