BL-43 (Gao Huang Shu) Gao Huang Shu - Acupuncture point on the Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang

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Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points

Channels

Lung Channel

Lg. Intestine Channel

Stomach Channel

Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

Small Intestine

Bladder Channel

Kidney Channel

Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

Liver Channel

Ren Mai
(Conception Vessel)

Du Mai
(Governing Vessel)

The Extra Points

Acu Point BL-43 (Gao Huang Shu) Gao Huang Shu

Acupuncture Points on the Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang

Actions:

Tonifies and nourishes the Lung, Heart, Kidneys, Spleen and Stomach
Nourishes yin and clears heat
Calms the spirit
Fosters the original Qi
Resolves phlegm

Indications:

Pulmonary tuberculosis, cough, asthma, spitting of blood, night sweating, poor memory, nocturnal emission.

Location (CAM):

3 cun lateral to the Governor Vessel, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra, on the spinal border of the scapula.

Location (AMOA):

3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra (T4) and level with Jueyinshu BL-14.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References

Acupuncture

11. Grasping the Wind (First Edition) - Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss

9. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Revised Edition) - Cheng Xinnong

8. A Manual of Acupuncture (First Edition) - Peter Deadman

10. Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text (First Edition) - Shanghai College of TCM