Diaphragm Back Transporting Point
On the mid-thoracic back, lateral to the seventh thoracic vertebral level. This educational point record includes traditional functions, indications, and safety context.
Key reference facts
- Point code
- BL-17
- Body region
- back
- Classifications
- Back-Shu
- Traditional functions
- Invigorates, cools, and nourishes Blood; Stops bleeding; Opens the chest and diaphragm and directs rebellious Qi downward