UB 15
Acupuncture Point Theory
UB 15 Acupuncture Point Applications and Theory
The acupuncture point "UB 15" , 心俞, is represented by "Xin Shu" in pinyin and "Heart Shu" in english and may be found:
1.5 cun lateral to GV 11, level with T5.
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
- Main point for all heart related issues from a TCM perspective, blood and circulatory related issues of an excess or deficient nature.
- Nourishes the spirit and calms the shen - main point for all heart related emotional issues: palpitations, anxiety, easily frightened (ht/kd), stress, poor memory. Useful with PC 6, HT 7, CV 14 a/or UB 14.
- Particularly important point for insomnia.
- Night sweats in Heart Qi a/or Yin deficiency.
Ub 15 has the following theoretical associations which serve as important guideposts in designing an effective treatment protocol:
Explore ub 15 functional grouping theory - MuShu, or read all point categories and related theory.
A single acupuncture point is not commonly thought of as an empirical way to influence a TCM diagnostic pattern. UB15, however, is a strong candidate to be incorporated into an acupuncture protocol for patients who exhibit: Heart Qi Deficiency, Heart Yang Deficiency and/or Heart Yin Deficiency
UB 15 may potentially be used, in coordination with a well designed acupuncture treatment protocol, to influence the following conditions: Anxiety, Heart Disease, Insomnia, Memory Problems, Night Sweats (Sleep Hyperhidrosis) and/or Palpitations
While not necessarily valid clinically, EX Huatuojiaji at T5 (T5 influences the heart and pericardium systems -…), GV 11 ( Important point for spir…), TH 13 (Local Point ) and UB 44 (Reinforce the HT Shu (UB 15) and treat Heart rela…) are nearby.
All Content 1999-2023
Chad J. Dupuis / Yin Yang House
Our Policies and Privacy Guidelines
Our Affiliated Clinics