Acupoints for Heat Kidneys
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BL16Governing Vessel Shu Point
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 督俞 (dū yú)
🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du10 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 6th thoracic vertebra.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.
🛡️ Treats: cough, fever, dyspnoea, deficiency:qi, cold:common
GV09Reaching Yang
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🗺️ Meridian: Governing Vessel
🇨🇳 Chinese: 至陽 (zhì yáng)
🎯 Location: Below spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra approximately at the level with inferior angle of the scapula.
⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.
🛡️ Treats: cough, fever, dyspnoea, jaundice, deficiency:qi
Using Acupoints for Heat Kidneys
Self-Treatment Guidelines
- Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
- Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
- Treat 2-3 times daily for best results
When to Seek Professional Help
- Severe or persistent heat:kidneys
- Symptoms worsen despite treatment
- If you have underlying health conditions
Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.