Introduction To Acupoints

Diaphragm Transporter

Acupoint Name:Diaphragm Transporter Acupoint

Acupoint Code:BL-17

PinYin:geshu

Associated Meridian:The Bladder channel of Foot, Greater Yang

Main Diseases for Treatment

1.Digestive system diseases: Neurogenic vomiting, gastritis, gastric ulcers, hepatitis, enteritis, intestinal bleeding;
2.Circulatory system diseases: Tachycardia, cardiac hypertrophy, endocarditis, and pericarditis;
3.Surgical system diseases: Esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, esophageal stenosis, tuberculous lymphadenitis, pleurisy;
4.Respiratory system diseases: Asthma, bronchitis;
5.Other conditions: Anemia, chronic hemorrhagic diseases, diaphragmatic spasm, urticaria, pediatric malnutrition.

Acupoint Location

On the back, below the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline. (This acupoint is bilateral, one on each side.)

Acupoint Selection Techniques

Step 1: Lie prone or sit up straight;
Step 2: Determine the lower angle of the scapula when the upper arm hangs naturally against the chest wall;
Step 3: The intersection of the line connecting the lower angles of both scapulae with the posterior median line is at the 7th thoracic vertebra;
Step 4: There is a depression below the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra, and 2 horizontal fingers lateral to this depression (place the index and middle fingers side by side, using the width of the middle finger's proximal interphalangeal joint as the standard for 1.5 cun) is the location of this acupoint.

Acupoint Chart

BL-17:Diaphragm Transporter(geshu)
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