EX Huatuojiaji at T10
Acupuncture Point Theory
EX Huatuojiaji at T10 Acupuncture Point Applications and Theory
The acupuncture point "EX Huatuojiaji at T10" , 華佗夾脊, is represented by "Huatuojiaji" in pinyin and "Sides of Spine at T10" in english and may be found:
.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous processes of T10
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
- T10 (Left) innervates the gall bladder and is used for issues such as gallstones, high cholesterol and other digestive issues.
- T10 (Right) innervates the bile duct and is used for gallbladder/bile duct related issues.
- Used extensively within the Tam Healing System and Tong Ren Therapy. May be needled and used with tuina and/or tonren therapy.
A single acupuncture point is not commonly thought of as an empirical way to influence a TCM diagnostic pattern. EXHuatuojiaji at T10, however, is a strong candidate to be incorporated into an acupuncture protocol for patients who exhibit: Liver and Gallbladder Damp Heat
EX Huatuojiaji at T10 may potentially be used, in coordination with a well designed acupuncture treatment protocol, to influence the following conditions: Chronic Cholecystitis, Gallstones (Cholelithiasis) and/or Hyperlipidemia
While not necessarily valid clinically, UB 19 (Shao Yang level diseases, alternating fever and c…) and UB 48 (Local Point.) are nearby.
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