Stomach Shu
Weishu · 胃俞 · เว่ยซู
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Location
1.5 cun lateral to the dorsal midline, just caudal to the last rib (13th space).
Landmark: Caudal to the last rib over the epaxial muscles.
Actions and Indications
Regulates the stomach and reduces vomiting.
Needling
Oblique toward the midline, 0.5-1.5 cm.
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Conditions That Use This Point
Often Used Together With
Leg Three Li 足三里
The strongest qi and blood tonic; regulates stomach and intestines and supports immunity.
Inner Pass 內關
Regulates qi in the chest, stops nausea and vomiting, calms the spirit.
Central Venter 中脘
Regulates the stomach and reduces vomiting and bloating.
Union Valley 合谷
Relieves pain throughout the body, releases wind and heat; command point of the face and mouth.
Spirit Gate 神門
Calms the spirit and tonifies the heart — the principal point for behaviour work.
Spleen Shu 脾俞
Tonifies the spleen and supports digestion.