Location
On the back, on the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of T9.
Needling
Depth:
0.5–1.0 cun
Angle:
Oblique, directed superiorly
Functions
- Relaxes the sinews and settles spasm
- Extinguishes wind and settles epilepsy
Indications
Muscular spasm and contractureepilepsy and convulsionsback stiffness and painhysteriajaundice
Clinical Notes
Its name marks it as the Du Mai's point for spasm and contracture — level with the Liver Back-Shu, which governs the sinews.
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