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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