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BL-17
  Location 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, on the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra (T7). How to find The spinous process of the T7 is approximately on the level of the inferior angle of the scapula (➞ 3.4.2). BL-17 is located on the level of the lower border of its spinous process and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline at the highest point of the paraspinal musculature. Or: Use the spinous process of the T3 for reference (generally on the level of the medial end of the scapular spine) (➞ 3.4.2). Or: Use C7 as a reference point (➞ 3.4.1). Located on the same level are ➞ Du-9 (on the midline), a point of ➞ Ex-B-2 (0.5 cun lateral to the midline) and ➞ BL-46 (3 cun lateral to the midline). Actions/Indications ● Cools Blood-Heat, stops bleeding, removes Blood stasis, nourishes and harmonises Blood (and Yin) ● Regulates the diaphragm, descends counterflow Qi ● Moves Qi locally and along the channel pathway Special features Back-shu point of the Diaphragm, hui-meeting point of the Blood. | |
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