NAME
GEGUAN
LOCATION
3 cun lateral to DU-9 Zhiyang, at the level of lower border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra, approximately at the level of the lower border of the scapula.
3 cun lateral to lower end of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra.
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra and level with UB-17 Geshu.
Note: With the shoulder relaxed, the 3 cun line corresponds with the media border of the scapula.
NEEDLING
Puncture obliquely downward 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Oblique insertio0n, 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Caution: Deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Regulates the diaphragm
Benefits the Middle Jiao
Activates the channel
Alleviates pain
INDICATIONS
Dysphagia
Hiccup
Vomiting
Hematemesis
Drooling
Belching
Pain and stiffness of the back
Irregular defecation
Dark urine
Pain of the body
Inflammation of the breast
Gas
Flatulence
Intercostal neuralgia
Esophageal spasm
Gastric hemorrhage
Sighing
Fullness and oppression of the chest and diaphragm
Difficult ingestion
Difficulty bending and extending the spine
Back pain with aversion to Cold
Stiff joints
Pain just below the Heart
Hiatal hernia
Stomach spasm
COMBINATIONS
| UB-54 Zhibian UB-64 Jinggu | ||
| Aversion to Cold in the back Difficulty bending and extending the back |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This point has an important action on harmonizing the diaphragm. This point is good for harmonizing the mind.