UB 8 UB8 Declining Connection Luo Que 絡卻 urinary bladder 8 Urinary Bladder 8 ub8
Back to meridian
UB 8 UB8
UB 8 UB8

UB 8 Declining Connection - Luo Que - 絡卻

UB 8 Point Location

Location

1.5 cun posterior to UB 7 or 5.5 cun above the AHL and 1.5 cun lateral to the AML.

Actions

  • Resolve phlegm and clear wind - nasal congestion, blurry vision, dizziness, tinnitus.
  • Calms the shen - a range of psychological conditions including depression, mania, withdrawal from lack of ability of the shen to rise.
  • Useful for removing obstructions causing Qi flow issues to the head/brain (heavy head, vertex pain, distention).

UB 8 Cautions

Precautions:

  • No Moxa (MX): Cautions with moxa.

For a more comprehensive list of all cautions, see our precautions and contraindications page.

Relationships
Nearby Points (2)
Tong Ren Treatment Protocols (18)
Back to meridian