NAME
SHANZHONG
LOCATION
Between the nipples, level with the fourth intercostal space, on the anterior midline.
On the sternum, level with the nipples of the breasts
Between and just above the articulations of the right and left fifth rib with the sternum.
On the midline of the sternum, in a depression level with the junction of the fourth intercostal space and the sternum.
On the midline of the sternum, between the nipples level with the fourth intercostal space.
NEEDLING
Transverse insertion, pointed upward or towards the breasts, 0.5 to 1.5 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness or a deep heavy feeling in the front of the chest.
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Transverse insertion directed superiorly or inferiorly along the channel 0.5 to 1 cun.
Transverse insertion pointed laterally towards the breasts, 1 to 1.5 cun for breast disorders.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Front-Mu (Alarm) point of the Pericardium
Hui-Meeting point of Qi
Front-Mu point of the Upper Jiao
Sea of Qi point
Intersecting point of the Spleen, Kidney, Small Intestine and San Jiao channels on the REN channel.
Center reunion point of breath energy.
ACTIONS
Regulates the Lungs
Regulates the Upper Jiao
Tonifies Ancestral (Zong) Qi
Expands and relaxes the chest
Diffuses Lung Qi
Regulates and tonifies Qi
Transforms Phlegm
Warms and transforms Cold Phlegm in the chest
Transforms Phlegm-Heat
Warms the Yang
Descends Rebellious Qi of the Lungs and Stomach
Facilitates and expedites lactation
Benefits the diaphragm and breasts
Benefits gathering Qi
Anti-smoking point
Anti-gas point
INDICATIONS
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Shortness of breath
Shortness of breath with Rebellious Qi
Bronchitis
Asthma
Lung abscess with purulent coughing
Menopausal syndrome
Inability to speak due to Deficiency
Labored breathing
Facial pallor
All breast disorders
Acute mastitis
Insufficient lactation
Breast abscess
Chronic cough
Coughing fits
Wheezing
Panting
Tumors on the neck
Cough with copious mucoid sputum
Breast lumps
Dyspnea
Epigastric pain
A rattling sound in the throat
Acid regurgitation
Vomiting of foamy, watery saliva
Goiter
Loss of consciousness
Debility
Edema
Spasms
Anxiety
Blood Stasis in the chest
Esophageal stenosis
Esophageal cancer
Qi Deficiency
******Singing****** in the throat
Vomiting all that is eaten
Chest pain
Palpitations
Intercostal neuralgia
Hypochondriac restriction and pain
Diaphragmatic spasms
Stifling sensation in the chest
Hiccups
Coughing up sputum
Hemoptysis
Difficulty swallowing or inability to swallow food
Esophageal dryness
Feeling of constriction or tightness in the chest
Hiatal hernia
Hemoptysis
Spitting Blood
Dysphagia
Chest oppression
Anorexia
Abundant expectoration
Chest Bi
Esophageal constriction
Distention and pain in the breasts
Wind Bi
Weakness
Arthritic hands
Intercostal neuralgia
Tendon and ligament troubles in the chest
Bronchial asthma
Dyspnea preventing eating
Cardiac pain
Pleurisy
Insufficient lactation
Pneumonia
Gastric cancer
Cramps in cholera
Running piglet Qi
Pains due to Wind
Baby's milk vomiting
COMBINATIONS
| M-BW-1 Dingchuan REN-22 Tiantu PC-6 Neiguan | SI-18 Rugen ST-36 Zusanli SI-1 Shaoze | LI-4 Hegu LI-11 Quchi |
| Bronchial asthma | Insufficient lactation | Mastitis |
| SJ-10 Tianjing | REN-22 Tiantu | ST-12 Quepen REN-14 Juque |
| Chest blockage with Heart pain | Dyspnea and cough Asthma Inability to sleep at night Agitated mind | Cough |
| PC-1 Tianchi REN-22 Tiantu ST-41 Jiexi SI-15 Jianzhongshu | REN-20 Huagai | Moxa LU-1 Zhongfu Moxa REN-8 Shenque |
| Rebellious Qi cough | Shortness of breath Difficulty catching the breath with inability to speak | Abdominal fullness shortness of breath with a rattling sound |
| SJ-10 Tianjing | REN-14 Juque | LI-5 Yangxi SP-4 Gongsun ST-40 Fenglong |
| Chest Bi Heart pain and fullness of the Heart and abdomen | Pain of the diaphragm from fluid accumulation that is difficult to endure | Vomiting Phlegm and watery saliva Dizziness that does not cease |
| REN-12 Zhongwan PC-7 Daling PC-8 Laogong | SI-1 Shaoze | SI-1 Shaoze LI-4 Hegu |
| Vomiting clear, watery saliva | Absence of lactation (moxa REN-17) | Absence of lactation |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Some classical texts forbid needling this point. Don't use this point unless it is tender or there is Cold in the Upper Jiao.
NOTES
This is a very important point to tonify Qi. It is also a major point for the chest, Lungs, Heart, diaphragm and breasts. Moxibustion of this point is often used to stop smoking. Don't use unless it is tender or there is Upper Jiao Cold. This is considered a last resort point for physical problems. This point links DU-14 Dazhui, DU-15 Yamen and ST-9 Renying .