LOCATION: 2 cun lateral to the Ren meridian, in the depression on the lower border of the
clavicle
IMAGE: Also translated as "Shu Mansion": The point that is the meeting point for all the back Shu
points-- the "Shu of Shu's." The highest Shu point on the body
FUNCTIONS: Builds Kidney Yang, Helps Kidneys to Grasp the Qi, Opens Lungs & Transforms
Phlegm, Sedates Rebellious Qi, Sedates Dyspnea & Cough, Strengthens Spleen & Regulates
Stomach
INDICATIONS:
abdominal distension
asthma
bronchitis
chest pain
vomiting
NEEDLING: Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES: J.C. Darrus: startles at the least noise, apprehensive, always
expects ill luck
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Dr. So-- most chronic asthmas
Research correlates this point with adrenals - - for adrenal exhaustion, immune deficiencies.
Clinically shows rapid changes.
Also for neck tension, head problems Most yang point on channel
Dyslexia-- eye tracking problems-- left/right brain imbalance
cough, asthma, & chest distention, esp from Kidney deficiency
Lung disorders from Yin organ deficiencies
J.C. Darrus:
premenstrual pain and spasms, psycho-hormonal diseases from cessation of menses
