LOCATION: Below the spinous processes of T-7, approximately level with the inferior angle of
the scapula.
IMAGE: This point is close to the Heart, where the Yang Qi is very strong. Thus this point
"reaches towards Yang." Yang Qi moves from this point to other parts of the body.
FUNCTIONS: Regulates the Qi functions
Transforms Damp Heat
Expands the Chest & Diaphragm
Clears Channels & Invigorates Collaterals, Opens Lung, Sedates Cough, Tonifies Yang
INDICATIONS:
back pain
body curled up & lethargic
bronchial asthma
chest & back pain
cholecystitis
Cold Stomach
cough
fullness in the chest
hepatitis
intercostal neuralgia
intestinal noises
jaundice
malaria
panting
pleurisy
round worm in the bile duct
stomach-ache
NEEDLING: Obliquely upward 0.5 - 1.0 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Main point for hepatitis/cholecystitis. commonly used and corresponds to the Liver.
Also commonly used for back problems
