Location
On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T9.
Needling
Depth:
0.5–0.8 cun
Angle:
Oblique, directed medially
⚠ Cautions: Pneumothorax risk on deep perpendicular insertion.
Functions
- Spreads Liver qi and relieves constraint
- Nourishes Liver blood and benefits the eyes
- Clears Liver heat and damp-heat
- Extinguishes wind
Indications
Hypochondriac pain and irritabilitydepression and emotional constraintred, dry or painful eyes and blurred visiondizzinessjaundiceirregular menstruationnight blindnessmuscle cramps and spasms
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