BL-43, Gāo Huāng Yú, 膏肓俞, Vital Region Shu
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| Categories |
| None |
| Location |
| 3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra (T4) and level with BL-14. When the shoulder is relaxed, the three cun line corresponds to the medial border of the scapula. |
| Needling |
| Type: Oblique Depth: 0.3 to 0.5 cun |
| Description: Oblique insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun. |
| Caution: Deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax. |
| Notes |
| Levels with BL-14 (Back shu of PC) |
| Energetics 1 |
| Benefits Original Qi • Resolves phlegm • Tonify LU, KD, SP, ST, HT • Nourish Yin • Calm Shen • Clear heat • |
| Energetics 2 |
| ALL DEFICIENCIES: HT: Poor memory, insomnia, mania • LU: cough, all sweating disorders, asthma • SP/ST: deficiency, poorly digested food in stool, fatigue in limbs • KD: impotence, infertility, seminal emissions |
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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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