Pishu corresponds to the back shu point of the spleen.
Location of Pishu
Pishu is located 1.5 cun from the posterior midline, below the horizontal line between vertebrae D11 and D12.
Meridians and acupuncture points
Illustrated book: 183 points
Therapeutic functions of Pishu
- Pishu is used for all spleen problems.
Problems of heaviness in the head or body due to accumulated moisture related to the spleen.
We often do this with Weishu.