NAME
ZHEJIN
LOCATION
1 cun anterior to GB-22 Yuanye,
at the level of the nipple, in the fourth intercostal space.
On the mid-axillary line, in the fifth intercostal space, approximately
3 cun inferior to the apex of the axilla, at the level
of the nipple.
Note: This is located by different sources in both the fourth
and fifth intercostal spaces.
1 cun anterior to GB-22 in the fifth intercostal space.
NEEDLING
Puncture obliquely, 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Transverse-oblique insertion along the intercostal space 0.5
to 1 cun.
Caution: deep or perpendicular needling may
induce a pneumothorax.
Slanted insertion, 0.5 to 0.8 cun.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Regulates Qi
Unbinds the chest
Benefits the axilla
INDICATIONS
Fullness of the chest
Hypochondriac pain
Asthma
Swelling of the axilla
Saber lumps
Inability to raise the arm
Belching
Cough
Chills and fever
Pain of the lateral costal region
Scrofula
Pain of the shoulder and arm
Pleurisy
Vomiting acid
COMBINATIONS
| SJ-6 Zhigou SJ-5 Waiguan GB-41 Zulinqi | ||
| Saber lumps of the axilla |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
According to several classical sources, moxibustion is contraindicated on this point.