穴义

大肠，大肠腑；俞，输注。
本穴是大肠之气转输于后背体表的部位。

Meaning

Dachang, large intestine; shu, point.
This point is where the Qi of Large Intestine is infused into the back.

定位

第四腰椎棘突下，旁开1.5寸。

Location

1.5cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra.

主治

① 大肠病要穴，治腹泻，痢疾或便秘等；
② 腰肌劳损或扭伤的要穴。

Indication

1. main point for large intestinal diseases: diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, etc.
2. main point to treat lumbar muscle strain or sprain.

针法

直刺0.8-1.2寸

Method

perpendicularly 0.8-1.2cun

备考

大肠之背俞穴

Remarks

Back-Shu Point of the Large Intestine.