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This point, on the sternum, unbinds the chest and descends rebellious qi.
Location
On the chest, on the anterior midline, at the level of the fifth intercostal space, on the sternocostal angle (sternum base).
Anatomy
On the sternum; the perforating branches of the internal mammary artery; the anterior cutaneous branch of the sixth intercostal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Unbinds the chest and descends rebellious qi
- Harmonises the Stomach
Indications
Fullness and pain of the chest, vomiting and hiccup, and difficulty swallowing.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, transverse insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With REN-17 for chest fullness.
Classical Text References
A Ren Mai point on the sternum.
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.
