Bladder 46

Written By Elizabeth Fuqua

UB 46 / Geguan / Diaphragm Gate

POINT LOCATION

3 cun lateral to the Governor Vessel, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra, on the spinal border of the scapula, level with UB 17.

 

INDICATIONS / CONDITIONS TREATED

  • Chest distention and fullness
  • Hiccups
  • Belching
  • Vomiting
  • Back pain/stiffness

 

TCM ACTIONS

  • Regulates the diaphragm
  • Harmonizes the Middle Jiao
  • Opens the channel
  • Alleviates pain

 

CAUTIONS

  • Pneumothorax caution
Elizabeth Fuqua
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