Meaning

Back Shu of the Liver.

Localization

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra.

Functions

Restores Qi circulation to the liver, subdues liver, adds the blood to the liver, benefits the eyes, calms the mind.

Indications

- Liver diseases: bursting pain in sides and hypochondrium, bouts of anger, dysmenorrhea, severe headache, eye redness, bitterness in the mouth, tinnitus, hemoptysis, numbness of the limbs, convulsions, abdominal distension, jaundice, nausea, vomiting.
- 5 holes diseases: decrement in visual acuity, eye redness (the empty syndrome of the liver), wall eye (lack of Yin liver), the ingrowth of blood vessels in the sclera, lack of Yin liver and kidney), conjunctivitis, dark circles around the eyes, watering eyes in the wind, headache with dizziness, headache in the temples.
- Digestive system: profuse diarrhea, "bear disease", cholestasis, decreased appetite.
- Disorders of the mind: epilepsy (attacks after expressed anger), irritability, feeling depressed or embarrassed.
- Features: hypogalactia (Qi liver stagnation), the threat of stroke, pain in the thoracic spine by the type of intercostal neuralgia.

Needling Method

Puncture obliquely 5 cun to the side of the spine. Cauterization.