UB 42-46

Question 1

UB 42 Location

Answer 1

3 cun lateral to the Du meridian, at T3, on the spinal border of the scapula

Question 2

UB 42 Needling

Answer 2

Obliquely 0.3- 0.5 inch

Question 3

UB 42 Action

Answer 3

Tonifies and nourishes the Lung
Soothes dyspnoea and alleviates cough
Activates the channel and alleviates pain

Question 4

UB 42 Indication

Answer 4

Door of corporeal soul
Lung organ stuff
Exhaustion of lungs

Question 5

UB 43 Location

Answer 5

3 cun lateral to the Du meridian, at the level of the lower border of T4, on the spinal border of the scapula

Question 6

UB 43 Needling

Answer 6

Perpendicularly 0.3- 0.5 inch

Question 7

UB 43 Action

Answer 7

Tonifies and nourishes the Lung, Heart, Kidneys, Spleen and Stomach
Nourishes yin and clears heat
Calms the spirit
Fosters the Original Qi

Question 8

UB 43 Indication

Answer 8

Nourish blood and resolve phlegm
Below Ht above Diaphragm

Question 9

UB 43 Caution

Answer 9

Deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax

Question 10

UB 44 Location

Answer 10

3 cun lateral to Du11, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T5, on the spinal border of the scapula

Question 11

UB 44 Needling

Answer 11

Obliquely 0.3- 0.5 inch

Question 12

UB 44 Action

Answer 12

Unbinds the chest and regulates qi
Activates the channel and alleviates pain

Question 13

UB 44 Indication

Answer 13

Unify heart and mind

Question 14

44 Caution

Answer 14

Deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax

Question 15

UB 45 Location

Answer 15

3 cun lateral to Du10, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T6, on the spinal border of the scapula

Question 16

UB 45 Needling

Answer 16

Obliquely downward 0.3- 0.5 inch

Question 17

UB 45 Action

Answer 17

Expels wind, clears heat and descends Lung qi
Invigorates qi and blood and alleviates pain

Question 18

UB 45 Indication

Answer 18

Du Shu
Grief

Question 19

UB 45 Caution

Answer 19

Deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax

Question 20

UB 46 Location

Answer 20

3 cun lateral to Du9, at the level of the lower border of T7, approximately at the level of the inferior angle of the scapula

Question 21

UB 46 Needling

Answer 21

Obliquely 0.3- 0.5 inch

Question 22

UB 46 Action

Answer 22

Regulates the diaphragm, benefits the middle jiao and descends rebellion
Activates the channel and alleviates pain

Question 23

UB 46 Indication

Answer 23

Diaphragm gate
Helps spread qi in spleen and stomach
Outer Shu diaphragm

Question 24

UB 46 Caution

Answer 24

Deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax