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BL-41
 Location 3 cun lateral to the posterior midline, on the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd thoracic vertebra (T2). How to find After locating the spinous process of C7 (➞3.4.1), count down 2 spinous processes to the lower border of the spinous process of T2. Locate BL-41 3 cun lateral from the midline (with the shoulders relaxed and the arms hanging loosely down, 3 cun corresponds on this level to the distance from the midline to the medial border of the scapula). Note: From BL-41 to ➞BL-54, all points on the BL channel are located on its outer branch. Located on the same level are a point of ➞ Ex-B-2 (0.5 cun lateral to the midline), ➞BL-12 (1.5 cun lateral to the midline) and ➞ S.I.-13 (more laterally, on the scapula). Actions/Indications ● Expels pathogenic factors such as Wind and Cold ● Opens the channel and the luo vessels, alleviates pain Special features Meeting point with the S.I. channel | |
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