How to find

In a sitting position with the arms hanging down, the spinous process of T7 is generally on the level of the inferior angle of the scapula. From there, count down 3 processes to the lower border of the spinous process of T10. BL-48 is located 3 cun lateral to this point. Or: Locate the spinous process of C7. From there, count down 10 processes to the lower border of the spinous process of T10 and locate BL-48 3 cun lateral to it.Located on the same level are GV 07 (Central Pivot) (on the midline), a point of Ex-B-2 (0.5 cun lateral to the midline) and BL 19 (Gallbladder Shu) (1.5 cun lateral to the midline).

Location

3 cun lateral to the posterior midline, on the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebra (T10).

Actions

  • Regulates the Gall Bladder
  • Clears Damp-Heat
  • Harmonises the Middle Heater

Features