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).

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