Fei Shu (BL13)

Fei ShuBL13🧭 Meridian: 足太阳膀胱经

📍 Location

On the upper back, 1.5 cun lateral to the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra (T3).

🏥 Indications

Cough, asthma, lung inflammation, bronchitis, tuberculosis, night sweats, fever.

🖐️ Stimulation method

Oblique insertion toward the interior 0.5-0.8 cun. Mild moxibustion to warm the lung. Cupping at this point is effective.

⚠️ Contraindications

Do not needle deeply (the lung lies beneath). Contraindicated in patients with active tuberculosis.

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