(EX) Shiqizhui (Josen) - Acupuncture Point - Shiqizhui

(EX) Shiqizhui (Josen) Names

• English Name: 17th Vertebrae
• Pinyin Name: Shiqizhui
• Chinese Character:

Location

• Below the spinous process of L5 on the posterior midline.
• For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.

(EX) Shiqizhui (Josen) Clinical Uses

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(EX) Shiqizhui (Josen) Point Associations

None listed.

(EX) Shiqizhui (Josen) TCM Patterns

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:

• There are no patterns associated at this time.

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

(EX) Shiqizhui (Josen) Conditions Treated

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

• No Linked Conditions At This Time.

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