【Category】
extra point.
【Origin】
Weiwanxiashu, a Chinese medicine noun, generally refers to the rib arch to purgate the upper abdomen; this point can treat epigastric pain, hence the name Weiwanxiashu (EX-B3).
【Location】
On the back, below the spinous process of the 8th thoracic vertebra, 1.5 inches laterally.
【Anatomy】
In the lower edge of the trapezius, latissimus dorsi, and longissimus muscles; there are medial branches of the dorsal branch of the eighth intercostal artery and vein; medial cutaneous branches of the posterior branch of the eighth thoracic nerve, and deep layers of the posterior branch of the eighth thoracic nerve. Lateral branch.
【Manipulation】
Oblique insertion 0.5~0.8 cun, local soreness or swelling from the intercostal space to the front chest. Moxibustion for 3 to 7 days.
【Efficacy】
epigastralgia, pancreatitis, chest hypochondriac pain, consumptive thirst, cough, dry throat,
【Recipe】
- Chronic gastritis: Weiwanxiashu (EX-B3), Pishu (BL20), Weishu (BL21), Zhongwan (CV12), Neiguan (PC6), Zusanli (ST36), Gongsun (SP4), ashi point.
- Diabetes: Weiwanxiashu (EX-B3), Feishu (BL13), Geshu (BL17), Pishu (BL20) , Zusanli (ST36), Taixi (KI3).
