NAME
YISHU
LOCATION
1.5 cun lateral to the spinous process of the eighth thoracic vertebra.
Note: locate at the visible highest point of the paraspinal muscles.
NEEDLING
Slanted insertion toward the spine 0.5 to 1 cun.
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.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Clears Heat
Generates Fluids
INDICATIONS
Diabetes
Stomach diseases
Dry throat
Epigastric pain
Intercostal neuralgia
Wasting and thirsting disorder
Pain of the chest and lateral region
Vomiting
COMBINATIONS
The point found inferior to the spinous process of the eight thoracic vertebra (100 moxa cones) | ||
Wasting and thirsting disorder Dry throat |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This point is specific for wasting and thirsting disorder (diabetes).