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This point, on the neck beside the larynx, benefits the throat and voice and descends rebellious qi.
Location
On the lateral neck, level with the laryngeal prominence (Adam's apple), between the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
Anatomy
Between the heads of sternocleidomastoid; deep lie the ascending cervical artery and the carotid sheath; the great auricular and cutaneous cervical nerves and, deeper, the vagus nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Benefits the throat and the voice
- Descends rebellious qi and relieves cough and asthma
- Dissipates phlegm nodules
Indications
Sore throat, sudden loss of voice, cough and asthma, goitre and scrofula, and difficulty swallowing.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, perpendicular insertion; needle with care.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With LI-17 and REN-22 for throat and voice disorders.
Classical Text References
Used classically for disorders of the throat, voice and breathing.
Cautions & Contraindications
The carotid artery and vagus nerve lie deep and medial; needle shallowly and avoid deep medial insertion.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
