LOCATION: 3 cun lateral to T-11
IMAGE: "Yi" is intelligence or ability to think clearly, concentrate, and reflect. This is also the spirit
aspect of the Spleen. "Home of Yi" is therefore lateral to the Spleen shu point.
FUNCTIONS: Benefits the Memory, Clears & Drains Damp Heat, Regulates Stomach & Liver
Qi, Sedates Rebellious Qi, Tonifies Spleen Qi and Yang,
INDICATIONS:
cholecystitis
gastritis
hepatitis
NEEDLING: Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES: Maciocia: obsessive thinking
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: abdominal distention or diarrhea
Stomach rebellious Qi, vomiting
