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This point, on the lateral chest, unbinds the chest, descends rebellious qi and benefits the costal region.
Location
On the lateral chest, in the fourth intercostal space, 1 cun anterior to GB-22, on the mid-axillary line region.
Anatomy
On the serratus anterior; the thoraco-epigastric vein and the lateral thoracic artery; the lateral cutaneous branch of the fourth intercostal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Unbinds the chest and descends rebellious qi
- Harmonises the Stomach
Indications
Fullness and pain of the chest and costal region, asthma, acid regurgitation, and vomiting.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, oblique or transverse insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With LV-14 for hypochondriac pain.
Classical Text References
Used for fullness of the chest.
Cautions & Contraindications
Deep perpendicular insertion risks pneumothorax; needle obliquely or transversely.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
