EX-B3

Weiwanxiashu

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胃脘下俞 (Wèiwǎnxiàshū) — Stomach Duct Lower Shu

Extra point · Extra (Back) · point EX-B3

Also known as Yishu, Pancreas Shu

Location

On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T8.

Needling

Depth: 0.3–0.5 cun
Angle: Oblique, directed medially

Functions

  • Regulates the Stomach and the pancreas
  • Generates fluids and relieves thirst

Indications

Diabetes with thirstepigastric and abdominal paindry throatpancreatitisintercostal pain

Clinical Notes

The classical point for diabetes — it sits at the segmental level of the pancreas, and is sometimes called the Pancreas Shu.

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