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BL-48 Yáng Headrope
阳纲 〔陽綱〕yáng gāng
Alternate names: BL-43
Channel: BL, Foot Greater Yáng (tài yáng) Bladder Channel
Modern location: An acupoint located on the back, level with the inferior border of the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra, 3 cùn lateral to the midline.
Classic location: In the depression three cùn either side of the spine, below the tenth vertebra. The point is found in straight sitting posture with shoulders spread. (Zhēn Jiǔ Dà Chéng)
Local anatomy: Posterior branches of the intercostal artery and vein. Lateral branches of the posterior rami of the 8th and 9th thoracic nerves.
Action: Clears the gallbladder and stomach; transforms damp-heat.
Modern indications: Rumbling intestines; abdominal pain; diarrhea; jaundice; dispersion-thirst.
Classic indications: Inability to get food and drink down; abdominal fullness and vacuity distension; irregular defecation.
Needle stimulus: Needling: 0.5 cùn downward oblique insertion. Moxa: 3‒7 cones; pole 5‒10 min.
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