Weiwanxiashu EXB3
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | EXB3 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | |
| Location | On the back, at the lower border of the spinous process of the 8th thoracic vertebra, 1.5 cun lateral. |
3D location is not available for this point.
Traditionally recorded associations
stomach painwasting thirstchest and hypochondriac painabdominal pain
Traditional application notes
Application notes pending review.
Frequently asked
Where is it located?
3 cun below ST35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior tibial crest, per WHO standard.
Can I press it myself?
This site is an educational reference. Apply under a licensed practitioner; do not self-needle.
Sources & references
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations (2008) - who.int
- NCCIH - Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know - nccih.nih.gov