UB-24 Qihaishu - Sea of Qi Correspondence

English:	Sea of Qi Shu
Also Known As:	Lumbar Yang's Hinge Sea of Qi Hollow Sea of Qi Back Transporting Point

Location

• 1.5 cun lateral to the lower end of the spinous process of the third lumbar vertebra.
• 1.5 cun lateral to the Du channel at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the third lumbar vertebra.
  Note: locate at the visible highest point of the paraspinal muscles.

Needling

• Straight insertion pointed slightly toward the spine, 1.5 to 2 cun. Sensation: distention in the lower back or an electric, numb sensation extending toward the buttocks and lower extremities.
• Caution: Care should be taken not to insert the needle too deeply, or away from the spine, to avoid puncturing the Kidneys.
• Puncture perpendicularly 0.8 to 1.2 cun.
• Moxibustion id applicable.
• Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.

Command Functions

Actions

• Regulates Qi and Blood
• Strengthens the lower back and knees
• Removes obstruction from the channel
• Regulates the Lower Jiao

Indications

Low back pain Paralysis of the lower limbs Irregular menstruation Spermatorrhea Impotence Chronic enteritis Dysmenorrhea Asthma Functional uterine bleeding Bi pain of the lower limb Leukorrhea Abdominal pain

Vaginal discharge with Blood Diarrhea Lower abdominal distention Continuous vomiting Knee pain Numb and stiff lower limbs Scrofula Hemorrhoids Bleeding hemorrhoids Paralysis of the lower limbs Atrophy disorder

Combinations

M-BW-25 Shiqizhuixia SP-6 Sanyinjiao	UB-23 Shenshu UB-29 Zhonglushu
Functional uterine bleeding	Lumbar pain

Contraindications

Notes

• This is a frequently used local point for chronic and acute lower back pain.