UB 42-46 Flashcards
UB 42 Location
3 cun lateral to the Du meridian, at T3, on the spinal border of the scapula
UB 42 Needling
Obliquely 0.3- 0.5 inch
UB 42 Action
Tonifies and nourishes the Lung
Soothes dyspnoea and alleviates cough
Activates the channel and alleviates pain
UB 42 Indication
Door of corporeal soul
Lung organ stuff
Exhaustion of lungs
UB 43 Location
3 cun lateral to the Du meridian, at the level of the lower border of T4, on the spinal border of the scapula
UB 43 Needling
Perpendicularly 0.3- 0.5 inch
UB 43 Action
Tonifies and nourishes the Lung, Heart, Kidneys, Spleen and Stomach
Nourishes yin and clears heat
Calms the spirit
Fosters the Original Qi
UB 43 Indication
Nourish blood and resolve phlegm
Below Ht above Diaphragm
UB 43 Caution
Deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax
UB 44 Location
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
UB 44 Needling
Obliquely 0.3- 0.5 inch
UB 44 Action
Unbinds the chest and regulates qi
Activates the channel and alleviates pain
UB 44 Indication
Unify heart and mind
44 Caution
Deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax
UB 45 Location
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
