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Door of the Corporeal Soul

On the outer Bladder line, lateral to the midline at the level of the lower border of the third thoracic spinous process and level with BL-13. This educational point record includes traditional functions, indications, and safety context.

Key reference facts

Point code
BL-42
Body region
back
Traditional functions
Tonifies the Lungs; Soothes the Corporeal Soul; Promotes descending Lung-Qi; Relieves upper-back and shoulder obstruction

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