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Location · 定位
背部，后正中线上，第七胸椎棘突下凹陷中
On the back, on the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra
Actions · 功效
- disinhibits the gallbladder and abates jaundice
- broadens the chest and rectifies qi
- frees yang and dissipates nodules
Indications · 主治
- 黄疸、胁肋痛jaundice, hypochondriac pain
- 胸闷、咳喘chest oppression, cough and wheezing
- 背痛、脊强back pain, spinal rigidity
✓Editor-reviewed· 2026-04-16
Footnotes · 引用
- [1]Deadman, Manual of Acupuncture 2nd ed.
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