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BL-45
Location 3 cun lateral to the posterior midline, on the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 6th thoracic vertebra (T6). How to find After locating the spinous process of C7 (➞ 3.4.1), count down 6 spinous processes to the lower border of the spinous process of T6. Located on this level and 3 cun lateral to the midline is BL-45. Or:With the patient seated and their shoulders in a relaxed position, the spinous process of T7 is generally on the level of the inferior angle of the scapula (➞ 3.4.2). Locate BL-45 on the level of the spinous process of T6, 3 cun lateral to the midline. Located on the same level are ➞Du-10 (on the midline), a point of ➞ Ex-B-2 (0.5 cun lateral to the midline) and ➞ BL-16 (1.5 cun lateral to the midline). Actions/Indications ● Expels pathogenic factors, especially Wind and Heat ● Descends the Lung Qi and unbinds the chest ● Strengthens the Qi and Blood and alleviates pain | |
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