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GB-23: VII-23: zhe jin

acupuncture

definition

zhe jin = sinew seat; neglected muscles; flank muscle

Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Foot Tai Yang (Bladder) and Foot Xiao Yang (Gall Bladder) channels; Mu Alarm point of the Dan (Gall Bladder), according to the Great Compendium (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 313)

location: In the 5th intercostal space, 1 cun anterior to GB-22, approximately level with the nipple.

actions: regulates the circulation of Qi and Xue (Blood); moves the Liver; harmonizes Qi; maintains downward flow of Qi; calms dyspnea

indications: anxiety; insomnia; sensation of fullness in the chest and other respiratory distress interfering with sleep (Mann, p. 63); nervous depression; cannot speak clearly; vomiting, esp. stale saliva; acid regurgitation; hiccough; jaundice; chest and hypochondriac pain; asthma; warmth in lower abdomen

needle technique: oblique or horizontal insertion, 0.3 - 0.8 cun

moxa: 3 - 5 cones of direct moxa; 5 - 10 minutes of indirect moxa with a pole

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