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 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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