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This point, in the supraclavicular fossa, descends rebellious Lung qi and benefits the throat and chest.
Location
In the centre of the supraclavicular fossa, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Anatomy
In the supraclavicular fossa; the transverse cervical artery; the supraclavicular nerve and, deep, the brachial plexus.
Actions & Functions
- Descends rebellious qi and relieves cough and asthma
- Benefits the throat and dissipates nodules
Indications
Cough and asthma, sore throat, pain of the supraclavicular fossa, scrofula and goitre.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, perpendicular insertion; do not needle deeply.
Moxibustion Suitability
Moxibustion may be used.
Point Combinations
With LU-1 for cough and asthma.
Classical Text References
A point where several yang channels meet at the supraclavicular fossa.
Cautions & Contraindications
Deep insertion risks pneumothorax and the brachial plexus; needle shallowly.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
