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Geguan (BL 46)

Location

3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of T7 and Geshu (BL 17), and at the level of the inferior angle of the scapula.

Indications
  • Dysphagia, hiccup, vomiting, belching
  • Pain and stiffness of the back
Applications
  • Regulates the diaphragm, benefits the middle jiao, descends rebellious qi
  • Activates the channel, alleviates pain
Balance Method: 
Techniques

Needle obliquely 0.3-0.5 cun. Perpendicular insertion is not advisable as it may cause pneumothorax.