NAME
DACHANGSHU
LOCATION
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the fourth lumbar vertebra.
Locate at the visible highest point of the paraspinal muscles.
1.5 cun lateral to DU-3 Yaoyangguan. at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra.
NEEDLING
Straight insertion for most indications 1 to 2 cun. Sensation: distention and soreness in the lower back.
Slanted insertion slightly away from the spine, 2 to 3 cun, for sciatica. Sensation: electric, numb sensation possibly extending to the leg.
Transverse insertion, joined to UB-27 Xiaochangshu, for arthritis of the sacroiliac joint. Sensation: distention and soreness, possibly reaching the sacroiliac joint.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.8 to 1.2 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Back-Shu point for the Large Intestine
ACTIONS
Regulates and moistens the Intestines
Regulates the Intestines and Stomach
Transforms Stagnation
Alleviates pain
Resolves Damp-Heat (especially of the Large Intestine)
Warms Cold
Dries Dampness (especially of the Large Intestine)
Strengthens the lower back, legs and knees
Removes obstructions from the channel
Relieves fullness and swelling
INDICATIONS
Dysenteric disorders
Childhood nutritional impairment
All Intestinal disorders
Acute Intestinal obstruction
Enteritis
Appendicitis
Borborygmus
Flatulence
Abdominal pain and distention
Hemorrhoids
Lower back sprain
Pain in the sacroiliac joint
Muscular atrophy
Undigested food in the stools
Intestinal abscess
Twisting pain of the lower abdomen
Inability to eat and drink
Rigidity of the lumbar spine
Dysmenorrhea
Abdominal masses
Stabbing pain around the umbilicus
Difficult defecation
Painful defecation
Difficult urination
Painful urination
Constipation
Cold or Damp diarrhea
Rectal prolapse
Lower back pain and stiffness
Sciatica
Cutting pain around the navel
Pain, numbness and motor impairment of the lower extremities
Hypogastric pain
Distention and fullness of the hypogastrium
Remains thin despite much eating
Painful obstruction of the lower limbs
COMBINATIONS
| UB-20 Pishu | UB-30Baihuanshu DU-4 Mingmen ST-38 joined to UB-57 Tiaokou joined to Chengshan GB-34 joined to SP-9 Yanglinquan joined to Yinlingquan | UB-32 Ciliao |
| Constipation Diarrhea | Progressive muscular dystrophy | Urinary and bowel incontinence |
| UB-23 Shenshu | ST-21 Liangmen ST-36 Zusanli SP-6 Sanyinjiao REN-10 Xiawan UB-22 Sanjiaoshu DU-5 Xuanshu | REN-4 Guanyuan |
| Cold or Damp diarrhea | Undigested food in the stools | Fecal incontinence |
| SP-3 Taibai SP-4 Gongsun UB-22 Sanjiaoshu | DU-20 Baihui DU-1 Changqiang GB-21 Jianjing LI-4 Hegu ST-30 Qichong | DU-20 Baihui DU-1 Changqiang |
| Borborygmus | Rectal prolapse | Rectal prolapse in children |
| ST-43 Xiangu SP-3 Taibai | SP-20 Zhourong | |
| Pain of Intestinal abscess | Difficult ingestion with desire to drink fluids |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This is an important point to regulate the functions of the Large Intestine and its applications are broad.