UB-5 Wuchu - Five Places
More Spirit Names: Fifth Place, Great Place
| English: | Fifth Place |
| Also Known As: | Five Places |
Location
- 1 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline.
- 1.5 cun lateral to DU-23 Shangxing, and 1 cun above the natural hairline.
- 0.5 cun directly posterior to UB-4 Quchai, 1 cun within the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to DU-23 Shangxing.
Needling
- Puncture subcutaneously 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
- Moxibustion is applicable.
- Slanted insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
- Transverse insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Command Functions
Actions
- Subdues Interior Wind
- Restores consciousness
- Eliminates Wind
- Descends Yang
- Clears Heat
- Clears the head and nose
Indications
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Combinations
| UB-12 | ||
Opisthotonis Clonic spasm Epilepsy Headache | Constant sneezing | Nasal congestion with inability to distinguish the fragrant from the foul |
Contraindications
- According to several classical texts moxibustion on this point is contraindicated.
Notes
Five Elements Spirit Perspective
| Spirit of the Point | In Chinese numerology five is the number of order, a central place where different influences come together and are transformed. Five Places gathers what the senses, especially the eyes, take in, giving Water its deep know-how and the clear perception to go straight to its goal. Its calm and order prepare mind and spirit for the next point, Receive Light, and help toward coherent thought and insight. |
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| Worsley | Provides the certainty of our world and holds out the promise that we can be whole. Such a dependable structure brings great security and stability into our lives. Location: 1.3 ACI from the midline of the head, ½ ACI above UB-4. |
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