Yishu

English:	Pancreas Hollow
Also Known As:	Stomach Controller Lower Shu Weiguanxiashu

Location

• 1.5 cun lateral to the spinous process of the eighth thoracic vertebra.
  Note: locate at the visible highest point of the paraspinal muscles.

Needling

• Slanted insertion toward the spine 0.5 to 1 cun.
• Oblique insertion towards the spine, 0.5 to 1 cun
• Transverse oblique insertion 1 to 1.5 cun
• Caution: perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from the spine carries a substantial risk of pneumothorax.

Command Functions

Actions

• Clears Heat
• Generates Fluids

Indications

Diabetes Stomach diseases Dry throat Epigastric pain

Intercostal neuralgia Wasting and thirsting disorder Pain of the chest and lateral region Vomiting Abdominal pain

Combinations

The point found inferior to the spinous process of the eight thoracic vertebra (100 moxa cones)
Wasting and thirsting disorder Dry throat

Contraindications

Notes

• This point is specific for wasting and thirsting disorder (diabetes).