UB-25 Dachangshu - Large Intestine Correspondence

More Spirit Names: Large Intestine's Hollow, Colon Correspondence

English:	Large Intestine Shu
Also Known As:	Large Intestine's Hollow

Location

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the fourth lumbar vertebra.
Locate at the visible highest point of the paraspinal muscles.
1.5 cun lateral to DU-3 Yaoyangguan. at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra.

Straight insertion for most indications 1 to 2 cun. Sensation: distention and soreness in the lower back.
Slanted insertion slightly away from the spine, 2 to 3 cun, for sciatica. Sensation: electric, numb sensation possibly extending to the leg.
Transverse insertion, joined to UB-27 Xiaochangshu, for arthritis of the sacroiliac joint. Sensation: distention and soreness, possibly reaching the sacroiliac joint.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.8 to 1.2 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.

UB-20 Pishu	UB-30 Baihuanshu DU-4 Mingmen ST-38 joined to UB-57 Tiaokou joined to Chengshan GB-34 joined to SP-9 Yanglinquan joined to Yinlingquan	UB-32 Ciliao
Constipation Diarrhea	Progressive muscular dystrophy	Urinary and bowel incontinence
UB-23 Shenshu	ST-21 Liangmen ST-36 Zusanli SP-6 Sanyinjiao REN-10 Xiawan UB-22 Sanjiaoshu DU-5 Xuanshu	REN-4 Guanyuan
Cold or Damp diarrhea	Undigested food in the stools	Fecal incontinence
SP-3 Taibai SP-4 Gongsun UB-22 Sanjiaoshu	DU-20 Baihui DU-1 Changqiang GB-21 Jianjing LI-4 Hegu ST-30 Qichong	DU-20 Baihui DU-1 Changqiang
Borborygmus	Rectal prolapse	Rectal prolapse in children
ST-43 Xiangu SP-3 Taibai	SP-20 Zhourong
Pain of Intestinal abscess	Difficult ingestion with desire to drink fluids

This is an important point to regulate the functions of the Large Intestine and its applications are broad.
As a Back-Shu point of a Yang organ, it is mainly used to regulate. It is a main point for constipation.

Spirit of the Point	Large Intestine Correspondence works on the Official who lets us move through life's changes, keeping what was of value and letting go of the rest. When that rhythm of release is lost in our thoughts and feelings, the outlook is poisoned, the spirit gets bogged down, and life looks tarnished and empty. This point helps a person let go of old hurts and open to new experience.
Worsley	Opens to the Large Intestine Official a direct, immediate and free channel to the energy the Bladder Official holds in reserve, and that store underpins the basic workings of the Official of Drainage and Dregs. Worsley gives it as a First Aid point for haemorrhage. Location: 2½ ACI from the midline of the low back, level with the dip between L4 and L5. Needle depth: 8-10 fen Moxa: 7-20 cones
When to Consider	When a person finds no value in life and is depressed When someone feels toxic, negative or suspicious When there are problems letting go of the past and its hurts When a person looks to possessions to make up for what is missing in life
Notes	Inner Associated Effect Point (AEP) of the Large Intestine

Juniper: Oil that resonates with BL-25 Dachangshu; apply a drop on the point. (Yuen)