BL16

Dushu

Star

督俞 (Dūshū) — Governing Shu

Bladder channel · point 16

Location

On the upper back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T6.

Needling

Depth: 0.5–0.8 cun
Angle: Oblique, directed medially
⚠ Cautions: Pneumothorax risk on deep perpendicular insertion.

Functions

  • Regulates qi in the chest and abdomen
  • Warms and regulates the Heart

Indications

Cardiac pain and chest oppressionabdominal pain and borborygmushiccupskin disorders

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