LOCATION: Below the spinous process of T-11
IMAGE: An anatomical reference to the point's location below T-11. Classically it was thought
there were 21 vertebrae, and DU 6 was in the middle.
FUNCTIONS: Stimulates Jing Qi
Benefits Spleen, Stomach, & Kidneys
Benefits Liver, Benefits Lumbar Spine, Dispels Damp, Reverses Prolapse
INDICATIONS:
hepatitis
low back pain
paralysis of lower limb
seizures
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Good for loss of appetite
blood in stools
intestinal bleeding
traditionally not recommended to moxa
