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This point, on the manubrium, unbinds the chest, descends rebellious qi and benefits the throat.
Location
On the chest, on the anterior midline, on the manubrium of the sternum, 1 cun below REN-22.
Anatomy
On the manubrium; the perforating branches of the internal mammary artery; the anterior cutaneous branch of the first intercostal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Unbinds the chest and descends rebellious qi
- Benefits the throat and relieves cough
Indications
Cough and asthma, sore throat, fullness of the chest, and difficulty swallowing.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, transverse insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With REN-22 for throat and chest disorders.
Classical Text References
A Ren Mai point on the manubrium.
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.
