Bladder 16

UB 16 / Du shu / Du mai Shu

POINT LOCATION

1.5 cun lateral to GV 10, level with T6.

 

Associations

• Du Mai Back Shu

 

INDICATIONS / CONDITIONS TREATED

• Chest pain
• Chest congestion
• Epigastric pain
• Abdominal distention
• Borborygmus

 

TCM ACTIONS

• Regulates Qi
• Opens chest

 

TCM Patterns Treated

• Liver Qi Stagnation
• Stomach Rebellious Qi

Cautions

• Pneumothorax warning