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.