NAME
ZHISHI
LOCATION
3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra.
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra and level with UB-23 Shenshu.
Note: when the shoulder is relaxed, the 3 cun line corresponds to the medial border of the scapula.
3 cun lateral to DU-4 Mingmen, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra.
NEEDLING
Straight insertion, 1.5 to 2 cun.
Transverse insertion, pointed toward UB-23 Shenshu, 2 to 3 cun for soft tissue injury to the low back or nephroptosis. Sensation: local distention and soreness, sometimes extending to the buttocks.
Caution: Care should be taken not to insert the needle too deeply to avoid puncturing the Kidneys.
Oblique insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Tonifies the Kidneys
Benefits the Jing
Regulates urination
Strengthens the lumbar region
Strengthens the back
Reinforces Kidney Qi
Reinforces the will power
INDICATIONS
Painful urinary dysfunction
Infertility
Impotence
Prostatitis
Nephritis
Anemia
Edema
Nausea
Spasmodic pain in the hypochondrium
Spermatorrhea
Indigestion
Seminal emission with dreams
Fullness and pain of the lateral costal region
Hardness of the abdomen and hypogastrium
Vomiting
Epigastric fullness and pain
Lower back pain and stiffness
Swelling of the perineum
Swelling of the sex organs
Scrotal eczema
Nocturnal emissions
Urinary tract infection
Urinary incontinence
Dysuria
Diarrhea
Paralysis of the lower limb
Back pain
Dribbling urination
Sudden turmoil disorder
Difficult defecation
Pain in the back and knee
COMBINATIONS
| UB-28 Pangguangshu KI-3 Taixi | UB-23 Shenshu UB-37 Yimen | UB-23 Shenshu SP-6 Sanyinjiao |
| Nephroptosis | Soft tissue injury to the lower back | Renal colic |
| UB-53 Baohuang | GB-25 Jingmen | UB-18 Ganshu UB-20 Pishu |
| Pain and swelling of the genitals | Lumbar pain with tension of the spine | Acute pain of both lateral costal regions |
| UB-23 Shenshu UB-64 Jinggu LIV-3 Taichong | UB-39 Weiyang UB-33 Zhongliao | UB-23 Shenshu UB-25 Dachangshu GB-25 Jingmen ST-25 Tianshu SP-15 Daheng SP-6 Sanyinjiao PC-6 Neiguan |
| Pain of the genitals | Dribbling urination | Renal colic Blood and Stone Lin with vomiting |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This point is useful in the treatment of certain types of depression, when the person is disoriented and lacks the will power and mental strength to make an effort to get better.