Knowledge baseAcupuncture points
UB-16
Dushu
Governor *Shu*
Also known asGoverning Vessel Back Transporting Point · Governing Hollow
- Channel
- Bladder
Location
- 011.5 cun lateral to the lower tip of the sixth thoracic vertebra's spinous process.
- 021.5 cun lateral to DU-10 Lingtai, level with the lower edge of the sixth thoracic vertebra's spinous process; find it at the highest visible point of the paraspinal muscles.
Needling
- 01Angle the needle toward the spine, 0.7–1 cun; expect local distention and soreness that may extend to the ribs and chest.
- 02Insert obliquely, 0.5–0.7 cun.
- 03Moxibustion may be used.
- 04Angle the needle toward the spine, 0.5–1 cun.
- 05Insert transversely-obliquely, 1–1.5 cun.
- 06Caution: needling straight in, or obliquely away from the spine, risks pneumothorax.
Actions
- Regulates the Heart
- Invigorates the Blood
Indications
- Endocarditis
- Pericarditis
- Abdominal pain
- Borborygmus
- Diaphragmatic spasm
- Mastitis
- Alopecia
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Itching
- Hot or cold chest pain
- Rebellious Qi
- Chest pain
- Abdominal distention and pain
- Fever and chills
- Boils
- Abscesses
- Heart pain
- Epigastric pain
- Breast abscess
Notes
- It is mainly used for skin disorders.
- It also treats Heart Blood stasis.