Du12 Shenzhu ( Vg12 )

Location Below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra .

Indications Cough , asthma , epilepsy , pain and stiffness of the back , furuncles .

Method Puncture obliquely upward - 0 . 5 - - 1 . 0 inch . Moxibustion is applicable .

Vasculature The posterior branch of the third intercostal artery .

Innervation The medial branch of the posterior ramus of the third thoracic nerve .