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Xinshu (BL 15)

Location

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T5 [Shendao (GV 11)].

Indications
  • Cardiac pain, palpitation, chest oppression
  • Mania, epilepsy, panic, loss of memory
  • Cough, spitting of blood
  • Nocturnal emission, night sweating
Applications
  • Tonifies and nourishes the Heart
  • Regulates Heart qi, calms the spirit
  • Loosens the chest and resolves blood stasis
  • Clears Heart fire
Techniques

Needle obliquely 0.5-0.7 cun. Perpendicular insertion is not advisable as it may cause pneumothorax.

Remarks
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