The Combination of the Back Shu Points and the Front Mu Points

The Back - Shu Points and the Front - Mu Points may be used independently or in combination. Whenever an internal organ is affected, the Back - Shu Point or the Front - Mu Point pertaining to that organ may be prescribed. The application of both may strengthen the therapeutic effects. For instance, Weishu ( B 21 ) on the back and Zhongwan ( Ren 12 ) on the abdomen may be selected for gastric disorders ; or Pang - guangshu ( B 28 ) in the sacral region and Zhongji ( Ren 3 ) in the lower abdomen for disorders of the bladder.