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BL-18
  Location 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, on the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra (T9). How to find In a standing position with the arms hanging down, the spinous process of T7 is approximately on the level of the inferior angle of the scapula (➞ 3.4.2). From there, count down two spinous processes to the spinous process of T9. BL-18 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 C7 as a reference point (➞3.4.1). From there, count down nine spinous processes to T9 and locate BL-18 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of its spinous process. Located on the same level are ➞ Du-8 (on the midline), a point of ➞ Ex-B-2 (0.5 cun lateral to the midline) and ➞ BL-47 (3 cun lateral to the midline). Actions/Indications ● Spreads Liver Qi, cools Fire, clears Damp-Heat, regulates and nourishes Liver Blood, subdues (internal) Wind ● Benefits the eyes ● Benefits the sinews Special features Back-shu point of the Liver | |
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