NAME

XUANSHU

LOCATION

On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra.

NEEDLING

Perpendicular insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Caution: the spinal cord lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build.
Slanted insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

ACTIONS

Benefits the lumbar spine
Benefits the Lower Jiao

INDICATIONS

Stiffness of the lower spine with inability to flex or extend
Undigested food in the stool
Diarrhea
Indigestion
Running piglet Qi
Sciatica
Shan disorder
Retraction of the testicles
Dysentery
Abdominal pain
Anal prolapse
Hemorrhoids

COMBINATIONS

ST-36 Zusanli UB-25 Dachangshu SP-6 Sanyinjiao REN-10 Xiawan UB-22 Sanjiaoshu ST-21 Liangmen
Undigested food in the stool

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

Moxa this point to tighten the bowels.

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