SANJIAOSHU

NAME

SANJIAOSHU

LOCATION

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra.
Note: locate at the visible highest point of the paraspinal muscles.
1.5 cun lateral to DU-5 Xuanshu, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra.

NEEDLING

Oblique or perpendicular-oblique insertion towards the spine, 1 to 1.5 cun.
Caution: deep perpendicular needling carries the risk of injuring the Kidney.
Straight insertion 1 to 1.5 cun. Sensation: distention and soreness as far as the waist.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

Back-Shu point of the San Jiao

ACTIONS

Moves and regulates the San Jiao
Regulates the Spleen and Stomach
Resolves Dampness
Regulates the water passages
Promotes urination
Resolves masses
Regulates the transforming function of Qi
Regulates the transformation of Fluids in the Lower Jiao.

INDICATIONS

Borborygmus
Diarrhea
Undigested food in the stool
Dysenteric disorder
Esophageal constriction
Vomiting
Difficult ingestion
Headache
Visual dizziness
Alternating chills and fever
Heat in the body
Bitter taste in the mouth with cracked lips
Jaundice
Urinary retention
Indigestion
Painful urinary dysfunction
Anxiety and palpitations due to Congested Fluids
Urinary incontinence
Muscle spasms of the back and shoulder
Kidney stones
Abdominal distention with emaciation
Abdominal masses and emaciation in women
Zang Fu masses
Large and hard hypogastric masses
Edema
Difficult urination
White turbidity
Blood in the urine
Deficiency-taxation
Stiffness and pain of the lumbar spine
Inflexibility and stiffness of the shoulder and back
Gastritis
Enteritis
Nephritis
Ascites
Enuresis
Neurasthenia
Lower back pain
Edema of the legs

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This point regulates the Qi of the Middle and Lower Jiaos. This is one of the most important points for abdominal masses.