T6 Huatuo Acupuncture Point

• English Name: Sides of Spine at T6
• Pinyin Name: Huatuojiaji
• Chinese Character: 華佗夾脊

T6 Huatuo Clinical Usages

• T6 innervates the diaphragm, used for a range of respiratory issues, asthma, shortness of breath, chest pain, etc..  Also used for esophageal issues (more on the left side) including a supporting role in some types of reflux and other digestive 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 TCM Patterns:

• Lung Qi Deficiency

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

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

• Asthma
• Esophageal Cancer
• Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)

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

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