UB-46 Geguan - Diaphragm Border

More Spirit Names: Diaphragm Pass

English:	Diaphragm Gate
Also Known As:	Diaphragm's Hinge

Location

3 cun lateral to DU-9 Zhiyang, at the level of lower border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra, approximately at the level of the lower border of the scapula.
3 cun lateral to lower end of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra.
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra and level with UB-17 Geshu.
Note: With the shoulder relaxed, the 3 cun line corresponds with the media border of the scapula.

Puncture obliquely downward 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Oblique insertio0n, 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Caution: Deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax.

UB-54
Zhibian
UB-64
Jinggu

Aversion to Cold in the back

Difficulty bending and extending the back

Spirit of the Point	Diaphragm Border helps with trouble breathing or digesting, above all when mental problems are part of the picture. Level with the Gathering point of the Blood, on the border of the Heart's territory, it can settle a spirit unsettled by weak Blood. Spiritually it is like taking in a breath of fresh air.
Worsley	Facilitates the mingling of heavenly breath with earthly existence, so that we feel ease and peace. Location: On the back, 4 ACI from the midline, level with the dip between the T7 and T8 spinous processes. Needle depth: 5 fen Moxa: 3-15 cones
When to Consider	For shock, fear of the cold or the dark When difficulty breathing or digesting goes along with mental problems For fearfulness and anxiety For restless agitation at night or heartbreak When the spirit needs a breath of fresh air
Notes	Outer Bladder line point Moxa works well here for coldness in the upper or lower burner Great first aid point for hiccups