Meaning

Gao Huang Shu.

Localization

3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra and level with Jueyinshu BL.14.

Functions

Moves Qi lung, tonifies Yin.

Indications

- Lung diseases: tuberculosis with cough, feeling of heat in the bones, pneumonia, bronchitis.
- Digestive system: symptoms of Qi stomach and spleen insufficiency, vomiting, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer.
- Disorders of the mind: nervous debility, memory impairment, insomnia.
- Urogenital system: pollutions, spermatorrhea.
- Features: all chronic diseases, weakness, exhaustion, mastopathy, Yin acne, night sweats.

Needling Method

Puncture obliquely along the upper edge of the lower rib by 0.3-0.5 cun. Cauterization.