NAME
WEISHU
LOCATION
1.5 cun lateral to the DU channel, at the lower border of the spinous process of the twelfth thoracic vertebra.
NEEDLING
Puncture obliquely 0.5 to 0.8 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Oblique insertion towards the spine, 0.5 to 1 cun.
Transverse oblique insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Caution: perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from the spine carries a substantial risk of pneumothorax.
Straight insertion, slanted slightly toward the spine1 to 1.5 cun Sensation: local soreness, numbness and distention extending to the lumbar region
Caution: Do not needle to deeply in order to avoid puncturing the Kidneys or Liver.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Back Shu Point of the Stomach
ACTIONS
Regulates Stomach Qi
Regulates Stomach Yin
Reinforces Central Qi
Regulates, strengthens and tonifies the Qi and Yang of the Spleen
Tonifies nutritive Qi
Reduces digestive Stagnation
Relieves retention of food
Clears Stomach Fire
Harmonizes the Middle Jiao
Transforms Dampness
Transforms Spleen and Stomach Damp-Heat
Dries Dampness
Dries Cold-Damp
Eliminates Stagnation
Descends rebellious Qi
INDICATIONS
Epigastric pain
Epigastric pain due to Stomach Qi Deficiency and Cold
Abdominal distention
Nausea
Regurgitation
Vomiting
Weak and Deficient Spleen and Stomach
Dysenteric disorders
Hepatitis
Gastritis
Stomach ache
Edema (like a drum)
Flatulence
Belching
Hiccup
Ulcer
Insomnia
Infant vomiting milk
Distention and fullness of the abdomen and epigastrium
Thin body despite much eating
Vomiting in the morning what was eaten the night before
Contracted sinews
Undigested food in the stool
Jaundice
Long-term abdominal masses
Prolapse of the rectum
Borborygmus
Pain in the chest, hypochondriac and epigastric regions
Anorexia
Diarrhea
Middle Jiao Xiao Ke
Atrophy syndrome due to Damp-Heat
Pancreatitis
Enteritis
Stifling sensations in the chest and hypochondriac regions
Abdominal pain
Indigestion
Mid-back pain
Difficulty swallowing
Prolapsed Stomach
Pancreatitis
Pain along the spine
Abdominal pain due to Cold in the Stomach
Fullness of the lateral costal region
Hungry but unable to eat
Vomiting clear fluid
Stomach reflux
Sudden turmoil disorder
Childhood nutritional impairment
Contraction and pain of the back
Malaria
Dimness of vision
COMBINATIONS
| UB-20 Pishu | UB-20 Pishu REN-12 Zhongwan ST-36 Zusanli | UB-23 Shenshu |
| Tonifies Qi and Blood May be joined to UB-21 for chronic gastritis Abdominal pain with no pleasure eating Much eating but remains thin | Chronic gastritis | Cold and distended Stomach maybe with vomiting |
| UB-47 Hunmen | ||
| Cold in the Stomach with undigested food in the stool |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This is a powerful point to treat all diseases of the Stomach.