Geshu (English translation: Diaphragm Shu)
On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower
border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra.
Back-Shu point of the Diaphragm
Converging point of Blood
- Acute epigastric pain, hiccup, dysphagia,
blood in the stools
- Cough, asthma, hematemesis, hectic fever and
Invigorates the Blood, cools the Blood, nourishes the Blood, stops bleeding,
descends rebellious Qi, harmonizes the diaphragm, calms the Shen.
UB 17 is a very important point to treat
any blood-related conditions. Since itís the Back-Shu of the Diaphragm, it is
also an important point to treat conditions related to diaphragmatic problems
such as hiccups and shortness of breath. Back-Shu points are corresponding points on the back where the
Qi of the respective Zang-Fu organ is infused. If the Five Zang organs are
diseased, abnormal reactions appear on the Back-Shu points. Back-Shu points have
a direct therapeutic effect on the diseases of the Five Zang organs. For more
complete information on Back-Shu and Front-Mu points,
Needling: Oblique insertion .5 - .8 cun.