BL21 is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the twelfth thoracic vertebra (T12), in the upper lumbodorsal region.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
Tonifies the Stomach and regulates the descent of Qi
Harmonizes digestion
Strengthens the Middle Jiao and resolves Dampness
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What is it for
Nausea and vomiting
Dyspepsia
Epigastric fullness
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In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with BL21, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
'Weishu' is the Shu point of the Stomach, essential for digestive disorders in TCM. Its stimulation improves transformation and Qi descent, acting on deficiency or stagnation.
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