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Chinese Name:
Dachangshu (English translation: Large Intestine Shu)
Location:
On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower
border of the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra.
Classification:
Back-Shu point of the Large Intestine
Indications:
- Abdominal distention, diarrhea,
constipation, bleeding hemorrhoids
- Lumbar pain
- Urticaria
Functions:
Regulates the large intestines,
strengthens the low back, removes obstructions from the meridian.
Notes:
UB 25 is very good for either diarrhea
or constipation. It is also very effective local point for low back pain. Back-Shu points are corresponding points on the back where the
Qi of the respective Zang-Fu organ is infused. If the Five Zang organs are
diseased, abnormal reactions appear on the Back-Shu points. Back-Shu points have
a direct therapeutic effect on the diseases of the Five Zang organs. For more
complete information on Back-Shu and Front-Mu points,
click here.
Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun.

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