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BL16

Synonyms:
  1. 督俞
  2. Dushu

Dushu
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Dushu(BL16,督俞) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyang Bladder Meridian of Foot.

Location

1.5 cun lateral to the Lower border of the spinous process of the 6th thoracic vertebra(T6).

Indication

  • ①Cardiac pain, chest distress;
  • ②chills and fever, asthma;
  • ③abdominal distention, abdominal pain, borborygmus, hiccups.

Method

Puncture obliquely 0.5-0.7 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.