NAME
WUYI
LOCATION
On the chest, in the second intercostal space, 4 cun lateral
the the midline, on the mamillary line.
Note:First locate the costal cartilage of the second rib which
is level with the sternal angle, then locate the second intercostal
space below it.
Note: In males the nipple is in the fourth intercostal space.
NEEDLING
Transverse-oblique insertion laterally or medially along the
intercostal space 0.5 to 0.8 cun.
Transverse insertion superiorly or inferiorly along the channel.
Caution:Deep perpendicular insertion carries
a substantial risk of puncturing the Lung.
Puncture obliquely 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Descends Rebellious Qi
Unbinds the chest
Benefits the breasts
Alleviates pain and itching of the skin
INDICATIONS
Cough
Wheezing
Dyspnea
Shortness of breath
Coughing of pus and Blood
Generalized itching
Heaviness of the body
Pain and weakness of the limbs
Mastitis
Intercostal neuralgia
Distention and pain of the chest and lateral costal region
Breast pain
Breast abscess
Skin pain making the wearing of clothes unbearable
Swollen body
Asthma
Bronchitis
COMBINATIONS
| UB-67 Zhiyin | ||
| Itching with much pain |