Meaning

Shu Point of diaphragm.

Localization

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

Functions

Harmonizes blood, moves blood, activates diaphragm, straightens chest.

Indications

- The point is used in diseases associated with blood pathology syndromes.
- Cardiovascular system: chest pain with fullness and tingling in the sides (bradyhemarrhea).
- Digestive system: gastric bleeding, haematemesis, food stagnation (weak peristalsis), jaundice, hiccups.
- Respiratory system: choking, blood coughing.
- Disorders of the mind: undulating heat in the bones with excitement, insomnia,
- Features: night sweats, body aches, uterine hemorrhage, ringworm, rash, urticaria, disturbance of trophism of the extremities, infertility, difficulty swallowing.

Needling Method

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