NAME
DUSHU
LOCATION
1.5 cun lateral to the lower end of the spinous process of the sixth thoracic vertebra.
1.5 cun lateral to DU-10 Lingtai, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the sixth thoracic vertebra.
Note: locate at the visible highest point of the paraspinal muscles.
NEEDLING
Slanted insertion toward the spine, 0.7 to 1 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness, sometimes extending to the ribs and chest.
Puncture obliquely 0.5 to 0.7 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Oblique insertion towards the spine, 0.5 to 1 cun.
Transverse-oblique insertion1 to 1.5 cun.
Caution: perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from the spine carries a substantial risk of pneumothorax.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Regulates the Heart
Invigorates the Blood
INDICATIONS
Endocarditis
Pericarditis
Abdominal pain
Borborygmus
Diaphragmatic spasms
Mastitis
Alopecia
Pruritis
Psoriasis
Itching
Hot or Cold chest pain
Rebellious Qi
Chest pain
Abdominal distention and pain
Fever and chills
Boils
Abscesses
Heart pain
Epigastric pain
Breast abscess
COMBINATIONS
| UB-17 Geshu LI-11 Quchi SP-10 Xuehai or UB-13 Feishu UB-17 Geshu LI-11 Quchi SP-10 Xuehai | DU-14 Dazhui UB-15 Xinshu UB-17 Geshu | |
| Psoriasis | Furuncles Abscesses Folliculitis |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This point is primarily used for skin disorders. It is also used for Blood stasis of the Heart.