Chinese Name:
Dachangshu 大肠俞
English translation:
Large Intestine Shu
Location:
On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra.
Classification:
Back-Shu point of the Large Intestine
Indications:
- Borborygmus, diarrhea/dysentry, abdominal pain, constipation, low back pain.
- Abdominal distension, sciatica, back stiffness, lin syndrome, nephritis, appendicitis, intestinal haemorrhage, wei and bi syndromes of the lower limbs.
- Difficult ingestion, poor digestion, incontinence of urine, beriberi.
Functions:
Regulates the large intestines, strengthens the low back, removes obstructions from the meridian.
Notes:
UB 25 is very good for either diarrhea or constipation. It is also very effective local point for low back pain. Back-Shu points are corresponding points on the back where the Qi of the respective Zang-Fu organ is infused. If the Five Zang organs are diseased, abnormal reactions appear on the Back-Shu points. Back-Shu points have a direct therapeutic effect on the diseases of the Five Zang organs. For more complete information on Back-Shu and Front-Mu points, click here.
Needling:
Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun.