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This point, in the spine, spreads Liver qi, extinguishes wind and relaxes the sinews, and is used for spasm and epilepsy.
Location
On the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra (T9).
Anatomy
On the supraspinous and interspinous ligaments; the ninth intercostal arterial branch; the medial branch of the dorsal ramus of the ninth thoracic nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Extinguishes wind and relaxes the sinews
- Spreads Liver qi and calms the spirit
Indications
Epilepsy and convulsions, muscular spasm and contraction, stiffness and pain of the back, and mania.
Needling
0.5-1.0 cun, oblique upward insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With LV-3 and GB-34 for spasm and contraction of the sinews.
Classical Text References
A point of the Du Mai, classically for spasm and epilepsy.
Cautions & Contraindications
Needle obliquely; the spinal cord lies deep.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
