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This point, on the sternum, unbinds the chest, descends rebellious Lung qi and benefits the throat.
Location
On the chest, on the anterior midline, at the level of the first intercostal space.
Anatomy
On the sternum; 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 Lung qi
- Relieves cough and asthma and benefits the throat
Indications
Cough and asthma, fullness and pain of the chest, and sore throat.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, transverse insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With LU-1 and REN-22 for cough and asthma.
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.
