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魄户

Synonyms:
  1. BL42
  2. Pohu
  3. 魄戶

Pohu
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Pohu(BL42,魄户) 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 3rd thoracic vertebra(T3).

Indication

  • ①Bronchitis, asthma, pulmonary tuberculosis;
  • ②neck rigidity, pain in the shoulder and back.

Method

Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.