LOCATION: Below the spinous process of T-5
IMAGE: On the level with the Heart Shu (U.B. 15) and U.B. 44, Spirit's Hall; this point can be
considered a direct "path" to the spirit.
FUNCTIONS: Benefits Heart & Lungs, Calms Heart & Mind, Dispels Wind, Expands & Relaxes
the Chest, Regulates Heart Qi & Yang, Sedates Fright & Pain
INDICATIONS:
fever
heart disease
intercostal neuralgia
malaria
seizures
NEEDLING: Obliquely upward 0.5 - 1.0 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Next to Heart shu: has strong effect on mind and mood. For neurasthenia.
CAM: memory loss, poor memory
heart pains, palpitations
