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This point, in the upper back, benefits the Lung, clears heat, calms the spirit and is a classic tonifying point for children.
Location
On the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra (T3).
Anatomy
On the supraspinous and interspinous ligaments; the third intercostal arterial branch; the medial branch of the dorsal ramus of the third thoracic nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Benefits the Lung and relieves cough and asthma
- Clears heat and benefits the skin
- Calms the spirit; tonifies children (classic moxa point)
Indications
Cough and asthma, boils and skin sores, epilepsy and fright, weakness and failure to thrive in children, and back pain.
Needling
0.5-1.0 cun, oblique upward insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Highly suitable - a classic moxibustion point for strengthening children and the Lung.
Point Combinations
With BL-13 for cough and asthma; moxa for childhood weakness.
Classical Text References
A point of the Du Mai, classically used for children.
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.
