REN-20 (Hua Gai) Florid Canopy
  Acupuncture Points on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
Actions:
- Unbinds the chest
- Regulates and descends Qi
Indications:
- Pain and fullness in the chest and intercostal region, asthma, cough.
Location
CAM:
- On the anterior midline, at the midpoint of the sternal angle, at the level with the first intercostal space.
AMOA:
- On the midline of the sternum, level with the junction of the first intercostal space and the sternum.
Needling Method:
- Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
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- Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss
- Cheng Xinnong
- Peter Deadman
- Shanghai College of TCM