BL-15, Xīn Shū, 心俞, Heart Shu
Disclaimer For educational purposes only. Do not use as medical advice
| Categories |
| Heart Back-Shu Point |
| Location |
| Locate at the visible highest point of the paraspinal muscles. |
| Needling |
| Type: Transverse, Oblique Depth: 0.5 to 1 cun, 1 to 1.5 cun |
| Description: 0.5 to 1 cun, oblique or 1 to 1.5 cun transverse-oblique. Needle directing towards the spine, . |
| Caution: Needling away from the spine can cause pneumothorax. |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| Regulate Heart Qi: Chest pain, heart pain and oppression, palpitations, breathlessness, irregular pulse |
| Energetics 2 |
| Nourish Heart and Calm Shen: anxiety, mania, depression, poor memory, sadness, insomnia and excessive dreaming, incessant walking |
| Energetics 3 |
| Clear Heart Fire: lacrimation, hemiplegia, nosebleed, jaundice, wingstroke, epistaxis |
| Energetics 4 |
| Resolve Blood Stasis: bloody cough, bloody vomit, night sweats, abdominal distention |
| Energetics 5 |
| THREADING: BL15 to BL16, BL17(Patient prone or sitting on chair; puncture horizontally with about 15 degree angle; indicated for chest tension, heart palpitation, asthma, nausea, hiccup, acid reflux)[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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