DU-12, Shēn Zhù, 身柱, Body Pillar
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| Categories |
| Location |
| Below the T3 spinous process. |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular, Oblique Depth: 0.1 to 0.2 cun, Prick to bleed |
| Description: Perpendicular-oblique superior insertion 0.5 to 1 cun. |
| Caution: Spinal canal is about 1.25 and 1.75 cun below the skin |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| Calm Shen: Delirium, incessant walking, extreme rage, depression |
| Energetics 2 |
| Dispel wind: Clonic spasm, childhood fright epilepsy, opisthotonos. |
| Energetics 3 |
| Clear LU and HT heat: dyspnea, sudden cough, asthma, allergies, heat, dry mouth, thirst and agitation, headache, and lumbar pain |
| Energetics 4 |
| Energetics 5 |
| Energetics 6 |
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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