BL-52, Zhì Shì, 志室, Residence of the Will Disclaimer For educational purposes only. Do not use as medical advice Categories None Location 3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra (L2) and level with BL-23. When the shoulder is relaxed, the three…
Continue ReadingBL-47, Hún Mén, 魂门, Gate of the Ethereal Soul Disclaimer For educational purposes only. Do not use as medical advice Categories Location 3 cun lateral to midline, level T9 spinous process and level BL-18. Needling Type: Perpendicular Depth: 0.3 to 0.5 cun Description: 0.3 to 0.5 cun. Oblique Caution: Deep perpendicular or deep…
Continue ReadingBL-44, Shén Táng, 神堂, Hall of the Spirit Disclaimer For educational purposes only. Do not use as medical advice Categories None Location 3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5) and level with BL-15. When the shoulder is relaxed, the three…
Continue ReadingBL-42, Pò Hù, 魄戶, Door of the Corporeal Soul Disclaimer For educational purposes only. Do not use as medical advice Categories None Location 3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra (T3) and level with BL-13. When the shoulder is relaxed, the…
Continue ReadingBL-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…
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