QIHAISHU

NAME

QIHAISHU

LOCATION

1.5 cun lateral to the lower end of the spinous process of the third lumbar vertebra.
1.5 cun lateral to the Du channel at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the third lumbar vertebra.
Note: locate at the visible highest point of the paraspinal muscles.

NEEDLING

Straight insertion pointed slightly toward the spine, 1.5 to 2 cun. Sensation: distention in the lower back or an electric, numb sensation extending toward the buttocks and lower extremities.
Caution: Care should be taken not to insert the needle too deeply, or away from the spine, to avoid puncturing the Kidneys.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.8 to 1.2 cun.
Moxibustion id applicable.
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

ACTIONS

Regulates Qi and Blood
Strengthens the lower back and knees
Removes obstruction from the channel
Regulates the Lower Jiao

INDICATIONS

Low back pain
Paralysis of the lower limbs
Irregular menstruation
Spermatorrhea
Impotence
Chronic enteritis
Dysmenorrhea
Asthma
Functional uterine bleeding
Bi pain of the lower limb
Leukorrhea
Abdominal pain
Vaginal discharge with Blood
Diarrhea
Lower abdominal distention
Continuous vomiting
Knee pain
Numb and stiff lower limbs
Scrofula
Hemorrhoids
Bleeding hemorrhoids
Paralysis of the lower limbs
Atrophy disorder

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This is a frequently used local point for chronic and acute lower back pain.