BL16 (Dū Shū, “Governor Shu”) is the Back-Shu of Du Meridian point of the Bladder Meridian. Situated 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the sixth thoracic vertebra (T6), at the level of the sixth intercostal space. It regulates the Governing Vessel, dispels wind, and clears heat.
Situated 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the sixth thoracic vertebra (T6), at the level of the sixth intercostal space.
Puncture obliquely 0.5-0.8 cun. Caution: Pneumothorax.
Regulates the Governing Vessel, dispels wind, and clears heat.
Back pain, stiffness, fever, cough, asthma, epilepsy.
BL16, the Back-Shu point of the Du Meridian, is unique in its ability to regulate the Governing Vessel, making it effective for conditions along the spine and those related to the brain and nervous system. It dispels wind and clears heat, particularly from the Du Mai, addressing symptoms like stiff neck, back pain, and fever. It is often used in conjunction with other Du Mai points for spinal issues.
BL16 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:
Situated 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the sixth thoracic vertebra (T6), at the level of the sixth intercostal space.
BL16 regulates the Governing Vessel, dispels wind, and clears heat. Common clinical indications include back pain, stiffness, fever, cough, asthma, epilepsy.
Puncture obliquely 0.5-0.8 cun. Caution: Pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
BL16 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).