QUEPEN

NAME

QUEPEN

LOCATION

In the depression in the middle of the superior border of the clavicle and directly above the nipple, 4 cun from the midline of the chest.
In the supraclavicular area, posterior to the superior border of the clavicle and at the midpoint, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on the mammilary line.
Note: this point should be located behind the clavicle.

NEEDLING

Straight insertion, 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Caution: care must be taken to avoid the blood vessel.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun along the posterior border of the clavicle.
Caution: deep or posterior insertion may injure the subclavian vessels or puncture the Lung.
Moxibustion is applicable.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

Meeting point of the Large Intestine, Small Intestine, San Jiao and Gall Bladder channels.

ACTIONS

Descends Lung Qi
Clears Heat from the chest
Activates the channel
Alleviates pain

INDICATIONS

Asthma
Hiccups
Intercostal neuralgia
Scrofula
Pain of the supraclavicular fossa
Pain of the shoulder that radiates to the neck
Numbness and painful obstruction of the upper limb
Inability to raise the arm
Lumbar pain with inability to turn
Insomnia
A sense of loss
Edema
Cough
Coughing Blood
Dyspnea
Intermittent suffocation
Fullness of the chest
Heat and fullness of the chest
Chills and fever with sweating
Edema
Throat Bi
Sore throat
Shortness of breath
Anxiety
Nervousness
Cervical adenopathy

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Some classical texts prohibit needling this point during pregnancy.

NOTES

This point's principle function is to descend Rebellious Qi. This point has a calming effect on the Mind.