NAME
ZHIYANG
LOCATION
On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra.
Note: this point is located at the level of UB-17 Geshu.
Below the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra, approximately at the level of the inferior of the scapula.
Between the spinous processes of the seventh and eighth vertebrae.
This point is said to calm the urge to kill.
NEEDLING
Oblique superior insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Caution: the spinal cord lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build.
Slanted insertion, 0.7 to 1 cun. Sensation: distention and soreness extending to the low back and chest.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Fortifies the Spleen
Drains Dampness
Regulates the Middle Jiao
Treats jaundice
Unbinds the chest
Transforms Damp-Heat
Eases the Liver and Gall Bladder
Expands the chest and diaphragm
Moves Qi
INDICATIONS
Cold in the Stomach
Inability to eat
Emaciation
Borborygmus
Heaviness and pain of the four limbs
Weakness of the four limbs with malaise of the whole body due to Exterior Heat or Cold pathogen
Difficulty speaking due to diminished Qi
Hepatitis
Cholecystitis
Round worms in the bile duct
The four limbs painful and swollen
Lack of energy
Asthenia
Does not want to speak
The Qi in the back feels like it is rising and descending
Yin in the Stomach causing anorexia
Stomach ache
Yin or Yang rheumatism
Discomfort in the ankle
Body curled up and lethargic
Bronchiectasis
Aching in the bones
The five types of jaundice
Fullness of the chest and lateral costal region
Cough
Dyspnea
Heat in the Kidneys
Pain of the lumbar spine
Stiffness of the spine
Asthma
Panting
Pleurisy
Pain and stiffness of the vertebral column and sides
Intercostal neuralgia
Back pain
Lumbago
Violent pain in the Heart and chest
Violent pain in the Heart and chest as if attacked by a demon
Impotence
Malaria
Cold abscess
Cold Stomach
Anorexia
Hypochondriac pain and distention
COMBINATIONS
| SP-9 Yinlingquan ST-36 Zusanli GB-24 Riyue UB-19 Danshu UB-48 Yanggang | UB-18 Ganshu UB-20 Pishu ST-36 Zusanli GB-34 Yanglingquan | GB-34 Yanglingquan SJ-6 Zhigou |
| Jaundice | Infectious hepatitis | Psoriasis |
| PC-6 Neiguan | ||
| Cardiac arrhythmia |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
Because it is located at the diaphragm, this point acts on both the Upper and Middle Jiaos. This is the most Yang point on the upper back.