SHENZHU

NAME

SHENZHU

LOCATION

On the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra.
Between the spinous processes of the third and fourth thoracic vertebra.
Inferior to the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra on the posterior midline.

NEEDLING

Perpendicular-oblique superior insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Caution: the spinal canal lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body type.
Straight insertion pointed slightly upward, 0.7 to 1 cun. Sensation: distention and soreness or heavy, sinking feeling toward the lower back.
Moxibustion is applicable.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

ACTIONS

Pacifies Wind in the DU channel (reducing method)
Eliminates Interior Wind (reducing method)
Calms spasms (reducing method)
Tonifies Lung Qi (reinforcing method)
Disperses Lung Qi
Strengthens the body (reinforcing method)
Expands and relaxes the chest
Calms the Shen
Clears Heat
Dispels Wind-Heat

INDICATIONS

Heat in the chest
Dyspnea
Sudden cough with lumbar pain
Heat in the body
Dry mouth
Agitation with thirst
Headache
Headache and fever
Sweating
Bronchitis
Bronchiectasis
Pneumonia
Chest and back pain
Wheezing cough associated with consumptive diseases
Infantile convulsions
Epilepsy
Febrile convulsions
Cough
Boils
Convulsions with devagation (sees ghosts) and visions
Abscess
Asthenia
Diarrhea
Gastric cancer
Insanity
Mad walking
Delirious raving
Night fright
Rage with a desire to kill people
Childhood fright epilepsy
Clonic spasm
Opisthotonis
Clove sores
Asthma
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Hysteria
Aphasia due to apoplexy
Seizures
Stiffness and pain in the lumbar region
Stiffness in the dorsal spine
Asthma
Pertussis
Neurasthenia
Fever due to Excess
Furuncles
Psychopathy
Madness
Infantile malnutrition
Common cold

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This point is used to strengthen the body after debilitating illnesses. It is used when the patient needs help getting through it all. Use moxa to reinforce.