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Weicang

Synonyms:
  1. 胃仓
  2. BL50
  3. 胃倉

Weicang
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Weicang(BL50,胃仓) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyang Bladder Meridian of Foot.

Location

3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 12th thoracic vertebra(T12).

Indication

  • ①Pain in the epigastric region, abdominal distension, infantile dyspepsia;
  • ②edema;
  • ③backache.

Method

Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.