Meaning

Back Shu of the San Jiao.

Localization

1.5 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra.

Functions

Unblocks channels, restores the water balance.

Indications

- San Jiao diseases: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, poor digestion, food stagnation, stomach rumble (syndrome of emptiness), poor urination, swelling of the lower extremities, headache with a feeling of nausea (damp syndrome-sputum), visual snow, early and late toxicosis with weak diuresis, lack of sweating with heat syndrome, jaundice.
- Features: tension of the lumbar muscles, back and shoulder-shoulder area, rigidity of the spine. It helps to increase muscle mass.

Needling Method

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