NAME
SHENGFENG
LOCATION
In the fourth intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to
the anterior midline.
2 cun lateral to REN-17 Shanzhong, in the
fourth intercostal space.
NEEDLING
Puncture obliquely 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Caution: Deep perpendicular or oblique needling
may puncture the Lung.
Transverse-oblique insertion. directed laterally along the
intercostal space 0.5 to 1 cun.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Unbinds the chest
Descends Rebellious Lung and Stomach Qi
Benefits the breasts
INDICATIONS
Cough
Asthma
Fullness in the chest and hypochondriac region
Mastitis
Wheezing
Breast abscess
No pleasure in eating
Pleurisy
Intercostal neuralgia
Bronchitis
Fullness in the chest and lateral costal region with
difficulty breathing
Chest Bi
Vomiting
COMBINATIONS
ST-16 Yingchuang | ||
Breast abscess Chills and fever with shortness of breath Restless sleep |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This point is used to anchor the Spirit. Break open the seal to reveal the God within.