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BL-19
  Location 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, on the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebra (T10). How to find In a standing position with the patient’s 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 three spinous processes to the spinous process of T10. BL-19 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 C7 as a reference point (➞3.4.1). From there, count down 10 spinous processes to T10 and locate BL-19 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of its spinous process. Or: Use the lumbar spine as a reference point (➞ 3.4.3). Located on the same level are ➞ Du-7 (on the midline), a point of ➞ Ex-B-2 (0.5 cun lateral to the midline) and ➞ BL-48 (3 cun lateral to the midline). Actions/Indications ● Clears Damp-Heat from the Liver and Gall Bladder ● Expels pathogenic factors from the shaoyang ● Tonifies and regulates the Gall Bladder Qi ● Unbinds the chest and relaxes the pathway of the channel Special features Back-shu point of the Gall Bladder. Important point for clearing Damp-Heat from the Liver and Gall Bladder. | |
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