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Gaohuangshu (BL 43)

Location

3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of T4 and Jueyinshu (BL 14), on the spinal border of the scapula.

Indications
  • Pulmonary tuberculosis, cough, asthma, spitting of blood
  • Night sweating, nocturnal emission
  • Poor memory
Applications
  • Tonifies and nourishes Lung, Heart, Kidneys, Spleen, Stomach
  • Nourishes yin, clears heat
  • Calms the spirit
  • Supports the yuan (source) qi
  • Resolves phlegm
Techniques

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

Remarks
Special Points Remarks: 
Back Shu Point - Gaohuang (Vital Region)