BL46 Geguan

Geguan · 膈关 · Diaphragm Gate

Meridian

Bladder meridian

Location

On the back, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra (the level of the inferior angles of the scapulae), 3 cun lateral to the posterior midline.

What it helps with

Hiccups and belching, a feeling of the diaphragm cramping, shallow breathing.

How to work on it

Rub with the palm until warm for 60-90 seconds while breathing into the belly.

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