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Qihu (ST-13), “Qi Door”, below the clavicle, descends rebellious Lung qi and unbinds the chest.
Location
On the chest, at the inferior border of the clavicle, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Anatomy
On pectoralis major, below the clavicle; the thoraco-acromial artery and the subclavian vein; the supraclavicular nerve and the anterior thoracic nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Descends rebellious qi and unbinds the chest
- Relieves cough and asthma
Indications
Cough, asthma, hiccup, and fullness and pain of the chest.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, oblique or transverse insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Moxibustion may be used.
Point Combinations
With LU-1 for cough and chest fullness.
Classical Text References
Used for cough and fullness of the chest.
Cautions & Contraindications
Deep perpendicular insertion risks pneumothorax; needle obliquely or transversely.
Latest Research
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