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This point, lies in the infraclavicular fossa and is used to descend and disperse Lung qi and to relieve disorders of the chest and shoulder.
Location
On the upper lateral chest, in the depression of the infraclavicular fossa, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline, medial and inferior to the acromial end of the clavicle.
Anatomy
Deltoid and pectoralis major muscles; the cephalic vein and thoraco-acromial artery; the supraclavicular nerve and the lateral and medial pectoral nerves.
Actions & Functions
- Descends and disperses Lung qi
- Clears heat from the upper burner
- Benefits the shoulder and chest
Indications
Cough, asthma, fullness and pain of the chest, and pain of the shoulder and upper arm.
Needling
0.5-0.8 cun, oblique or transverse insertion directed laterally.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With LU-1 for cough and chest fullness; with LI-15 for shoulder pain.
Classical Text References
Listed in the classical literature for fullness of the chest and disorders of the Lung qi.
Cautions & Contraindications
Deep perpendicular insertion risks pneumothorax. Needle obliquely or transversely in a lateral direction.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
