B22 Sanjiao Shu ( Back Shu Point of Sanjiao ‚ V22 )

Location - - 1 . 5 cun lateral to Du5 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra

Indications Borborygmus , abdominal distension , indigestion , vomiting , diarrhea , dysentery , edema , pain and stiffness of the lower back .

Method Puncture perpendicularly - 0 . 5 - - 1 . 0 inch . Moxibustion is applicable

Vasculature The posterior branches of the first lumber artery and vein .

Innervation The lateral cutaneous branch of the posterior ra Mus of the tenth thoracic nerve ; deeper , the lateral branch of the posterior ra Mus of the first lumbar nerve .