NAME
KUFANG
LOCATION
In the first intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the
anterior midline.
On the chest, in the first intercostal space, 4 cun lateral
to the midline, REN-20 Huagai, on the mamillary line.
Note: the intercostal space curves upward, so ST-14 Kufang
will lie superior to REN-20 Huagai.
NEEDLING
Puncture obliquely 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Transverse-oblique insertion laterally or medially along the
intercostal space 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Transverse insertion
superiorly or inferiorly along the channel.
Slanted insertion 0.5 to 0.8 cun.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Descends rebellious Qi
Unbinds the chest
INDICATIONS
A sensation of fullness and pain in the chest
Distention and fullness of the chest and lateral costal
region
Intercostal neuralgia
Anorexia
Cough
Coughing of pus and Blood
Dyspnea
Bronchitis
COMBINATIONS
| ST-15 Wuyi UB-43 Gaohuangshu | ||
| Cough |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This is a key point for emotional problems. It is usually needled on the left with a gold needle. This is a wonderful point for anorexia.