Base de connaissancesPoints d’acupuncture
UB-44
Shentang
Hall of the Spirit
Autres nomsThought Dwelling · Spirit's Hall
- Méridien
- Vessie
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Localisation
- 01Situated 3 cun to the side of the lower border of the fifth thoracic vertebra's spinous process, level with DU-11 Shendao.
- 023 cun from DU-11 Shendao, at the height of the fifth thoracic vertebra's spinous process lower border, along the scapula's spinal edge.
- 033 cun to the side of the midline, level with the lower border of the fifth thoracic vertebra's spinous process, and in line with UB-15 Xinshu.
- 04Note: with the shoulder relaxed, this 3 cun line matches the scapula's medial border.
Puncture
- 01Puncture at an oblique angle, 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
- 02Moxibustion may be used.
- 03Angled insertion, 0.5 to 0.8 cun.
- 04Caution: deep needling, whether perpendicular or oblique, toward the midline carries a significant pneumothorax risk.
Actions
- Calms the mind
- Frees constraint in the chest
- Regulates Qi
- Activates the channel
- Relieves pain
- Drains Heat from the Heart
Indications
- Mental obsession
- Low energy
- Anorexia
- Mania
- Hysteria
- Depression
- Disorientation
- Anxiety accompanied by palpitations
- Restlessness
- Cardiac pain
- Palpitations
- Insomnia
- Chest fullness with Rebellious Qi
- Shoulder and back pain radiating to the chest
- Various Heart disorders
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- A feeling of oppression in the chest
- Heart palpitations
- Chest pain
- Fever and chills
- Cough
- Spasms and contracture in the upper back
- Shoulder and back pain
- Heart disease
- Dyspnea
- Back stiffness and pain
- Esophageal constriction
Notes
- This point revitalizes the mind's movement and distribution.
- It is chiefly applied for emotional and psychological issues connected to the Heart.
- This is where the Shen resides.
- It is used for strain on the Heart, shock, relationship difficulties, extreme physical exertion, and a broken heart.
- It helps a person regain control of their emotions.
- Apply this point when there is a lack of will or no desire to live.
- Applicable to all types of cardiac arrest.