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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.

Pont Location:

A Manual of Acupuncture: On the midline of the sternum, level with the junction of the first intercostal space and the sternum.
Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion: On the anterior midline, at the midpoint of the sternal angle, at the level with the first intercostal space.

Needling Method:

Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References Used

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