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This point, (also Danzhong), is the Front-Mu (alarm) point of the Pericardium and the Influential (Hui-meeting) point of qi. It is the principal point for the chest and the gathering qi (zong qi), regulating and descending qi, unbinding the chest and benefiting the breast.
Location
On the chest, on the anterior midline, at the level of the fourth intercostal space, midway between the nipples.
Anatomy
On the sternum; the perforating branches of the internal mammary artery; the anterior cutaneous branch of the fourth intercostal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Regulates and descends qi (Influential point of qi)
- Unbinds the chest and relieves cough and asthma
- Benefits the breast and promotes lactation
- Calms the spirit and benefits the Heart
Indications
Asthma, cough and shortness of breath, fullness and pain of the chest, palpitations, insufficient lactation and mastitis, and hiccup and difficulty swallowing.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, transverse insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With LU-7 and LU-1 for asthma; with SI-1 and ST-18 for lactation; with PC-6 for the chest.
Classical Text References
The Front-Mu point of the Pericardium and the Influential point of qi.
Cautions & Contraindications
Needle transversely over the sternum.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
