Large Intestine Shu
Dachangshu · 大腸俞 · ต้าฉางซู
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Location
1.5 cun lateral to the dorsal midline at the fifth lumbar vertebra.
Landmark: L5 level over the epaxial muscles.
Actions and Indications
Regulates the large intestine and frees the lower back.
Needling
Perpendicular 1-2.5 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.
Celestial Pivot 天樞
Regulates intestinal motility in both diarrhoea and constipation.
Long Strong 長強
Raises yang and regulates the anus and tail.
Bai Hui (lumbosacral) 百會
The principal point for the lower back and hindlimbs; raises yang and relieves pain — the most used point in veterinary acupuncture.
Union Valley 合谷
Relieves pain throughout the body, releases wind and heat; command point of the face and mouth.
Spleen Shu 脾俞
Tonifies the spleen and supports digestion.