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Xuanshu (DU-5), “Suspended Pivot”, in the lumbar spine, strengthens the Spleen, regulates the Intestines and benefits the lower back.
Location
On the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra (L1).
Anatomy
On the supraspinous and interspinous ligaments; the lumbar arterial branches; the medial branch of the dorsal ramus of the first lumbar nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Strengthens the Spleen and regulates the Intestines
- Benefits the lower back
Indications
Diarrhoea and indigestion, abdominal pain, and lower back pain and stiffness.
Needling
0.5-1.0 cun, perpendicular or oblique upward insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With BL-20 and ST-25 for digestive disorders.
Classical Text References
A point of the lumbar Du Mai.
Cautions & Contraindications
None specific.
Latest Research
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