DU-6 Jizhong - Middle of the Spine
More Spirit Names: Spine Pillar, Spirit Gathering, Spinal Center
| English: | Center of the Spine |
| Also Known As: | Middle of Spine |
Location
- Below the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra.
- On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra.
Needling
- Perpendicular-oblique superior insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun.
- Caution: the spinal cord lies 1.25 to 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build.
- Slanted insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun.
- Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Command Functions
Actions
- Fortifies the Spleen
- Benefits the spine
Indications
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Combinations
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Contraindications
- According to several classical texts, moxibustion is contraindicated on this point.
Notes
- This point is said to affect the whole endocrine system.
Five Elements Spirit Perspective
| Spirit of the Point | Middle of the Spine is halfway up the spine and works more on the mental level. Level with the back point of the Spleen, it supports the Earth Officials in mind and spirit when thoughts can't move on, and it can hold up the spirit through dullness and low spirits. |
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| Worsley | Location: On the back midline, in the dip between the T11 and T12 spinous processes. |
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