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Spleen
Heart
S. Intestine
DUSHU BL-16 COMMENTARY
Bladder
Governor Shu Although conventionally categorised as the back-shu point
Kidney of the Governing vessel, it is interesting to note that
Pericardium
LOCATION Dushu BL-16 was not discussed at all in such texts as the
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous
Sanjiao Systematic Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, the Illus-
process of the sixth thoracic vertebra (T6). trated Classic of Acupuncture Points on the Bronze Man or
Gall Bladder
Elucidation of the Fourteen Channels. This downplaying of
Liver Dushu BL-16 is reflected in other classics by the absence of
Conception 1.5 cun
any clear indications of disorders of the Governing vessel,
Governing and the general paucity of indications and classical com-
Extra Points bination for this point as a whole. Its modern use is in the
treatment of various skin disorders including psoriasis,
alopecia and generalised pruritis.

COMBINATIONS
• Psoriasis: Dushu BL-16, Geshu BL-17, Quchi L.I.-11
and Xuehai SP-10.

Lingtai DU-10
lower border of T6
Dushu BL-16

LOCATION NOTE
Locate at the visible highest point of the paraspinal muscles.

NEEDLING
Oblique insertion towards the spine, 0.5 to 1 cun, or
transverse-oblique insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Caution: perpendicular needling or oblique needling away
from the spine carries a substantial risk of causing a
pneumothorax.

ACTIONS
Regulates qi in the chest and abdomen

INDICATIONS
• Heart pain, epigastric pain, abdominal distention,
borborygmus, chills and fever, breast abscess, itch-
ing, psoriasis, alopecia.