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This point, at the root of the neck, benefits the throat and descends rebellious qi.
Location
At the root of the neck, at the superior border of the medial end of the clavicle, between the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
Anatomy
Between the heads of sternocleidomastoid; the anterior jugular vein and the superior thyroid artery; the cutaneous cervical nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Benefits the throat and descends rebellious qi
- Dissipates nodules
Indications
Sore throat, goitre and scrofula, stiff neck, and cough and asthma.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Moxibustion may be used.
Point Combinations
With ST-9 and CV-22 for goitre.
Classical Text References
Used for throat and neck disorders.
Cautions & Contraindications
Avoid deep insertion (pleura of the lung apex lies below); avoid the vessels.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
