NAME
GUANYUANSHU
LOCATION
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra.
1.5 cun lateral to the DU channel at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra.
Note: locate at the visible highest point of them paraspinal muscles.
NEEDLING
Straight insertion, 1.5 to 2 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness, sometimes extending to the leg.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.8 to 1.2 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Strengthens the lower back and knees
Removes obstructions from the channel
Regulates the Lower Jiao
Transforms Damp-Stagnation
INDICATIONS
Lower Jiao wasting and thirsting
Dysenteric disorders
Painful urinary dysfunction
Chronic peritonitis
Chronic enteritis
Abdominal distention and pain
Cystitis
Urinary incontinence
Constipation
Diarrhea
Hemorrhoids
Abdominal masses in women
Lower back pain and stiffness
Sciatica
Lower limb paralysis
Diabetes
Anemia
Emaciation
Thirst
Frequent urination
Enuresis
Wind-taxation lumbar pain
Deficiency distention
COMBINATIONS
| UB-20 Pishu UB-23 Shenshu | M-BW-12 Yishu UB-20 Pishu UB-22 Sanjiaoshu UB-23 Shenshu | UB-18 GanshuUB-20 Pishu |
| Chronic enteritis | Diabetes | Dysmenorrhea |
| ST-25 Tianshu UB-23 Shenshu SP-6 Sanyinjiao | UB-28 Pangguangshu | |
| Acute or chronic nephritis | Wind-taxation lumbar pain |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This point is frequently used as a local point for lower back ache and should always be used if tender on pressure. This is a specific point for Wind-taxation backache.