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Pishu (BL 20)

Location

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T11 [Jizhong (GV 6)].

Indications
  • Vomiting, diarrhea, dysentery, jaundice, edema,
  • Bloody stools, profuse menstruation
  • Epigastric pain, abdominal distension, anorexia, backache
Applications
  • Tonifies Spleen qi and yang, resolves dampness
  • Raises Spleen qi, holds the blood
  • Regulates and harmonizes the qi of the middle jiao
Balance Method: 
Techniques

Needle obliquely 0.5-0.7 cun. Perpendicular insertion is not advisable as it may cause pneumothorax.

Remarks
Special Points Remarks: 
Back Shu Point - SP