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This point, level with the Diaphragm Shu, harmonises the diaphragm and Stomach and descends rebellious qi.
Location
On the back, 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra (T7), level with BL-17.
Anatomy
On the latissimus dorsi; the posterior intercostal artery; the dorsal rami of the thoracic nerves.
Actions & Functions
- Harmonises the diaphragm and Stomach
- Descends rebellious qi (belching, vomiting, hiccup)
Indications
Belching, vomiting and hiccup, difficulty swallowing, and stiffness of the back.
Needling
0.5-0.7 cun, oblique insertion towards the spine.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With BL-17 and REN-12 for diaphragm and Stomach disorders.
Classical Text References
A point of the outer Bladder line.
Cautions & Contraindications
Deep insertion risks pneumothorax; needle obliquely.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
