Meaning

Zhi, reaching; Yang, Yang of Yin-Yang.

The point is at the level of the diaphragm. The Qi of this meridian passes here and ascends, i.e, it reaches “Yang within Yang” above the diaphragm from “Yin within Yang” below the diaphragm.

Location

below the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra.

Indication

jaundice, caugh, asthma, lumbago.

Method

obliquely upward 0.5-1 cun.

Remarks

Avoid deep insertion