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Wei Guan Xia Xu (On the Back) Stomach Controller Lower Shu

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Indications:

For wasting thirsting dry throat, pain of chest & lat costal region, epigastric pain, vomiting.

Notes:

Today point is known as Yi Shu (Pancreas Shu).

Pont Location:

A Manual of Acupuncture: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the eighth thoracic vertebra (T8).

Needling Method:

Oblique insertion towards the spine, 0.5 to 1 cun, or transverse-oblique insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.

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