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DU-06 (Ji Zhong) Spinal Center

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Actions:

  • Fortifies the Spleen and drains damp
  • Benefits the spine

Indications:

  • Pain in the epigastric region, diarrhea, jaundice, epilepsy, stiffness and pain of the back.

Location

CAM:
  • Below the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra.
AMOA:
  • On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra.

Needling Method:

  • Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch.

Acupuncture References

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