Name

意舍

• Yi She
• Dwelling of Thought (Yi, Spleen Corporeal Soul)
• Assault of Imagination

Location

Below D11, 3 CUN outside Du Mai, next to BL-20

Nature

This is the point of the external branch of Bladder corresponding to BL-20 Pi Shu, Back-Shu point of Spleen

Functions

• Enhances Spleen function: swollen abdomen, blocked, but soft; diarrhea, back pain, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting
• Treats Yi, intellectual function of Spleen: cannot study, lack of concentration

Comments

• Strengthens Yi (Intellect), clarifies Shen (Mind) and stimulates memory and concentration. It also relieves Shen and Yi from obsessive thoughts, worry and reflection.

Treatment

• Puncture 0.5 CUN angled towards the spine
• Moxibustion