心俞

Xinshu

Xinshu(BL15,心俞) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyang Bladder Meridian of Foot.

Meaning

Xin, heart; shu, point. This point is where the Qi of Heart is infused into the back.

Location

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra.

Indication

1. main point for cardiac diseases, such as palpitation, cardiac pain, arrhythmia
2. insomnia, dreaminess, mental disorder
3. backache

Method

Puncture perpendicularly or a bit obliquely in the direction of the midline 0.5-0.8 cun.

Remarks

Back-Shu Point of the Heart. Avoid deep insertion.