REN-17 (Shan Zhong) Chest Center - Acupuncture point on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)

"Ming Men is the root of the Original Qi (Yuan Qi)"

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Documents

Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points

Channels

Lung Channel

Lg. Intestine Channel

Stomach Channel

Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

Small Intestine

Bladder Channel

Kidney Channel

Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

Liver Channel

Ren Mai
(Conception Vessel)

Du Mai
(Governing Vessel)

The Extra Points

Acu Point REN-17 (Shan Zhong) Chest Center

Acupuncture Points on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)

Hui-Meeting Point of the Qi, Point of the Sea of Qi, Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Spleen, Kidney, Small Intestine and Sanjiao Channels
Front Mu of the Pericardium

Common and Key Uses:

Regulates Gathering Qi

Actions:

Regulates Qi and unbinds the chest
Descends rebellion of the Lung and Stomach
Benefits gathering Qi
Benefits the breasts and promotes lactation

Indications:

Asthma, pain in the chest, fullness in the chest, palpitation, insufficient lactation, hiccup, difficulty in swallowing.

Location (CAM):

On the anterior midline, at the level with the fourth intercostal space, midway between the nipples.

Location (AMOA):

On the midline of the sternum, in a depression level with the junction of the fourth intercostal space and the sternum.

Needling Method:

Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References

Acupuncture

11. Grasping the Wind (First Edition) - Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss

9. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Revised Edition) - Cheng Xinnong

8. A Manual of Acupuncture (First Edition) - Peter Deadman

10. Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text (First Edition) - Shanghai College of TCM