The Extra Points, Weiguanxiashu
weiguanxiashu, "Stomach Controller Lower Shu"

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Name	Pin Yin	Chinese	Translated
M-BW-12

	Meridian: The Extra Points		Reference Source: Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (CAM) [revised ed. 1999]		Point Location: CAM 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the eighth thoracic vertebra Deadman 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the eighth thoracic vertebra (T8)
	Innervation: No innervation data at this time		Vasculature: No vasculature data at this time
	Cautions: Perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from the spine carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax avoid use during Pregnancy		Technique: CAM Puncture obliquely .5-.7 cun Deadman Oblique insertion towards the spine, .5-1 cun or transverse-oblique insertion 1-1.5 cun

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Weiguanxiashu Extra Points Point