NAME
LINGXU
LOCATION
In the third intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midline.
2 cun lateral to REN-18 Yutang, in the third intercostal space.
NEEDLING
Transverse-oblique insertion, directed laterally along the intercostal space 0.5 to 1 cun.
Caution: Deep perpendicular or oblique needling may puncture the Lung.
Slanted insertion 0.5 to 0.8 cun.
Puncture obliquely 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Unbinds the chest
Descends Rebellious Lung and Stomach Qi
Benefits the breasts
INDICATIONS
Cough
Asthma
Wheezing
Distention and pain of the chest and lateral costal region with difficulty breathing
Vomiting
Inability to eat or drink
No pleasure in eating
Breast abscess
Palpitations
Agitation
Fullness
Intercostal neuralgia
Bronchitis
Mastitis
COMBINATIONS
KI-27 Shufu KI-25 Shencang REN-14 Juque | ||
Vomiting with fullness of the chest |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This point is very powerful to resurrect the Spirit.