LOCATION: 3 cun lateral to L-1
IMAGE: "Huang" is a reference to "Gaohuang", the fatty membrane in the area between the heart
and the diaphragm. This area is said to conduct San Jiao Qi through the Upper Burner. U.B. 51 is
reputed to have an effect on this membrane.
FUNCTIONS: Reduces Large Intestine Heat, Regulates the San Jiao, Removes Stagnation, Softens
Masses, Stimulates Digestive System
INDICATIONS:
low back pain
mastitis
pain in upper abdomen
paralysis of lower limb
NEEDLING: Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: chronic Qi, Blood, or phlegm stagnation (mass)
constipation, damp heat
Maciocia: diseases of the Upper Burner
