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Pohu (BL 42)

Location

3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of T3 and Feishu (BL 13), on the spinal border of the scapula.

Indications
  • Pulmonary tuberculosis, hemoptysis, soothes dyspnea, alleviates cough, asthma
  • Neck rigidity, pain in the shoulder and back
Applications
  • Tonifies the Lung, regulates and subdues rebellious Lung qi
  • Activates the channel, alleviates pain
Techniques

Needle obliquely 0.3-0.5 cun. Perpendicular insertion is not advisable as it may cause pneumothorax.