Regional Anatomy:
Skin-subcutaneous tissue-supraspinal ligament-interspinal ligament.
In the superficial layer, there are the medial cutaneous branches of the posterior branches of the 11th thoracic nerve and the accompanying artery and vein.In the deep layer, there are the external (posterior) vertebral venous plexus between the adjacent spinous processes, the branches of the posterior branches of the 11th thoracic nerve and the branches or tributaries of the dorsal branches of the dorsal branches of the 11th posterior intercostal artery snd vein.
Location:
Lie prostrate or pronely; firstly, locate ZhiyangGV9(Zhiyang (GV9)) on the lower side of spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra about at the same level of the angulus inferior scapula, then locate by passing the 4th spinous processes below ZhiyangGV9(GV9), in the depression at the lower side of it.
Function:
Regulating the functions of the stomach and intestine, tonifying the kidney and tranquilizing the mind.
Indications:
Pain in the epigastric region, Diarrhea, jaundice, epilepsy, and stiffness and pain in the back.
Prescription:
Combined use with YaoshuGV2 (Yaoshu (GV2)) for treatment of epilepsy; and with ChengshanBL57 (Chengshan (BL57)) for treatment of hemorrhoid.
Methods:
Insert the needle obliquely to upward 0.5-1 cun depth; needling response: local numbness and distention; 0 3-7 moxa-cones, or mild moxibustion for 10 min.
Note:
Be careful not to injure the spinal cord when puncturing.
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