BL46

Geguan

Star

膈關 (Géguān) — Diaphragm Pass

Bladder channel · point 46

Outer Bladder line

Location

On the back, 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T7.

Needling

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

Functions

  • Descends rebellious qi and benefits the diaphragm
  • Relaxes the chest

Indications

Belching, hiccup and vomitingdifficulty swallowingchest and back stiffness

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