What is Shu-Stream Points?

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The third of the Five Shu points, located where qi begins to flow more freely like a stream; they are often used to treat heaviness and pain in the joints, and disorders of the zangfu organs.

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Shu-Stream Points belongs to the Point Categories group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

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What is Shu-Stream Points in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

The third of the Five Shu points, located where qi begins to flow more freely like a stream; they are often used to treat heaviness and pain in the joints, and disorders of the zangfu organs.

What category does Shu-Stream Points belong to?

Shu-Stream Points is part of the Point Categories group of TCM concepts.

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