NAME
JINSUO
LOCATION
On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra, level with UB-18 Ganshu.
Note: this point is located six intervertebral spaces above the line connecting the highest points of the iliac crests.
NEEDLING
Oblique- superior insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun.
Caution: the spinal canal lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Soothes the Liver
Pacifies Wind
Relieves spasms
Calms the Shen
Relaxes the sinews
INDICATIONS
Upward staring eyes
Clonic spasm
Epilepsy
Childhood fright epilepsy
Stiffness and contraction of the spine
Heart pain
Spasms
Convulsions
Stiffness of the back
Gastric pain
Tremors
Lack of coordination
Mania
Mad walking
Incessant talking
Jaundice
Anger injuring the Liver
Hepatitis
Cholecystitis
Pleurisy
Seizures
Hysteria
Intercostal neuralgia
COMBINATIONS
| REN-2 Qugu KI-10 Yingu LIV-2 Xingjian | ST-28 Shuidao | DU-1 Shenzhu |
| Fright epilepsy Mad walking and madness | Stiffness of the spine | Curvature of the spine |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This is a main point for Liver Wind. The most common for of treatment on this point is moxibustion.