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BL 18 Acupuncture Point

BL 18 Acupuncture Point

BL 18 Acupuncture Point is called as Gan Shu. Gan means Liver. Shu means Point. This point is the place where the Qi of the Liver is infused into the back.

BL 18 Acupuncture Point
BL 18 Acupuncture Point

BL 18 Acupuncture Point Location

On the middle back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra (T9). Needle obliquely 0.5 – 0.7 cun.

BL 18 Acupuncture Point Names

Gan Shu 肝俞

Bladder 18 Liver Shu

Speciality

  • Back Shu of the Liver that connects with Front Mu LR14

Caution



Functions

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Indication

  • Jaundice
  • Pain in the hypochondriac region
  • Hematemesis
  • Epistaxis
  • Redness of the Eye
  • Blurring of Vision
  • Night Blindness
  • Pain in the back
  • Mental Confusion
  • Epilepsy

Diseases

Back pain and hypochondriac region pain.

Discomfort

Area of Protection

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