BL-13, Fèi Shū, 肺俞, Lung Shu
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| Categories |
| Back Shu Point of the Lung |
| Location |
| 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra (T3). |
| Needling |
| Type: Transverse, Oblique Depth: 0.5 to 1 cun, 1 to 1.5 cun |
| Description: Oblique insertion towards the spine, 0.5 to 1 cun, or transverse-oblique insertion 1 to 1.5 cun. |
| Caution: Perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from the spine carries risk of pneumothorax. |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| 1. EXPEL EXTERIOR WIND: EXTERIOR SYNDROME 2. RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS 3. LOCAL PROBLEMS: UPPER BACK PAIN, NECK PAIN |
| Energetics 2 |
| RESPIRATORY, cold LU, LU atrophy. |
| Energetics 3 |
| 2) SKIN 3) WATER PASSAGE 4)NASAL |
| Energetics 4 |
| Clear empty heat (pulmonary TB) • Calm “Shen”: clear Jaki • Special feeling |
| Energetics 5 |
| THREADING: Dingchuan to BL13 (Patient prone or sitting on chair; puncture horizontally; indicated for flu, bronchitis, asthma, fever, upper back pain) • BL11 to BL12, BL13, BL14 (Patient prone or sitting on chair; puncture horizontally; combine with Guasha, cupping; indicated for flu, cough, Asthma, upper back pain [Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. Powerpoint] |
| 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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