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Dazhu (BL 11)

Location

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T1 [Taodao (GV 13)].

Indications
  • Headache, pain in the neck and back, neck rigidity, pain and soreness in the scapular region
  • Cough, fever
Applications
  • Benefits the bones and joints
  • Expels pathogenic factors and strengthens the wei (defensive) qi
  • Regulates Lung qi 
Balance Method: 
Techniques

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

Remarks
Special Points Remarks: 
8 Hui Influential Point - Bones
4 Sea Point - Blood