NAME
LINGTAI
LOCATION
Located between the spinous processes of the sixth and seventh vertebrae.
On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the sixth thoracic vertebra.
NEEDLING
Slanted insertion, pointed slightly upward, 0.5 to 1 cun. Sensation: distention and soreness sometimes extending to the lower back or chest.
Oblique superior insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun.
Caution: the spinal cord lies 1.25 to 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body type.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Alleviates cough and wheezing
Clears Heat
Detoxifies poison
Strengthens the Heart and Mind
INDICATIONS
Asthma
Bronchitis
Round worms in the bile duct
Malaria
Boils
Stomach ache
Neck rigidity
Upper back pain
Wind-Cold chronic cough
Clove sores
Hot or Cold common cold
Stiffness of the neck
Soreness along the spine
Prolonged cough and asthma
Hot condition in the Spleen
Carbuncles
Furuncles
Dyspnea
Steaming b-ne taxation consumption
Lymphangitis
COMBINATIONS
| GB-34 Yanglingquan | DU-13 Taodao PC-6 Neiguan | DU-12 Shenzhu PC-4 Ximen LI-4 Hegu UB-40 Weizhong |
| Round worms in the bile duct | Tertian malaria | Furuncles |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
According to several classical texts, needling this point is contraindicated.