L3 Huatuo Acupuncture Point

• English Name: Sides of Spine at L3
• Pinyin Name: Huatuojiaji
• Chinese Character: 華佗夾脊

L3 Huatuo Clinical Usages

• L3 innverates the prostate in men and the ovaries in women.  In women, then, this point may help with a range of ovarian issues - cancer, fertility and/or menstrual issues, cysts, etc.  In men this point can be very helpful for prostate problems and fertility issues.  For both it may be used for early morning diarrhea or constipation as well as a range of sexual issues.
• Used  extensively within the Tam Healing System and Tong Ren Therapy. May be needled and used with tuina and/or tonren therapy.

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This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:

• Infertility
• Ovarian Cancer
• Prostate Issues (BPH)
• Prostatitis
• Constipation
• Diarrhea

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

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