BL-19, Dǎn Shū, 胆俞, Gall Bladder Shu
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| Categories |
| Back Shu Point of the Gall Bladder |
| Location |
| 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra (T10) • Locate at the visible highest point of the paraspinal muscles. |
| Needling |
| Type: Transverse, Oblique Depth: 0.5 to 1 cun, 1 to 1.5 cun |
| Description: Oblique insertion towards the spine, 0.5 to 1 cun, or transverse-oblique insertion 1 to 1.5 cun. |
| Caution: Perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from the spine carries risk of pneumothorax. |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| GB BACK SHU: LV and GB damp heat - jaundice, bitter taste, yellow in eyes, nausea, vomiting, chest and lateral costal pain and distention, dry throat. |
| Energetics 2 |
| 4 Flower point - BL-17 and Bl-19 to nourish blood for empty heat, night sweats, yin deficiency |
| Energetics 3 |
| insomnia, fear, palpitations, anxiety |
| Energetics 4 |
| Energetics 5 |
| Energetics 6 |
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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