Acupuncture Point Zhiyang (GV9)
Location:
Lie prostrate or pronely; at the meeting point of line connecting the posterior medial line and the horizontal line connecting two angulus inferior scapulae, on the lower side of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra.

Function:
Strengthening the spleen and stomach, and removing damp and heat.

Regional Anatomy:
Zhiyang (GV9) The layer structures of the needle insertion are the same as those in Jizhong (GV6) (GV 6).
In the superficial layer, there are the medial cutaneous branches of the posterior branches of the 7th thoracic nerve and the accompanying artery and vein.In the deep layer, there are the external (posterior) vertebral venous plexus between the adjacent spinous processes, the branches of the posterior branches of the 7th thoracic nerve and the branches or tributaries of the dorsal branches of the dorsal branches of the 7th posterior intercostal artery and vein.

Indications:
Jaundice, cough, Asthma, stffness of the back, pain in the chest and back.

Prescription:
Combined use with Dingchuan (EX - B 1) and Lieque (LU7)Luo-Connecting Point the Eight Confluent Point) for treatment of bronchial asthma; with Rugen (ST 18), Neiguan (PC6) Luo-Connecting Point the Eight Confluent Point) for treatment of intercostal neurilgia; with Yongquan (KI 1) Jing-Well Point) for treatment of infectious hepatitis; and with Zusanli (ST 36) He-Sea Point) for treatment of chronic hepatitis.

Methods:
Insert the needle obliquely to upward 0.5-1 cun depth; needling response: local numbness and distention; moxibustion: using 3-5 moxa-cones, or mild moxibustion for 10 min.
Note:
Be careful not to injure the spinal cord when puncturing.