NAME
YUZHONG
LOCATION
In the first intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the
midline.
2 cun Lateral to REN-20 Huagai, in the first
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
Benefits the breast
Transforms Phlegm
Descends Rebellious Lung and Stomach Qi
INDICATIONS
Cough
Asthma
Wheezing
Dyspnea
Hemoptysis
Palpitations
Fullness and distention of the chest and lateral costal
region
Phlegm Accumulation
Dyspnea and cough with inability to eat
Vomiting
Drooling with much saliva
Breast abscess
Pityriasis versicolor
Bronchitis
Intercostal neuralgia
COMBINATIONS
LU-2 Yumen | ||
Drooling with much saliva |