NAME
ZHONGTING
LOCATION
On the midline of the sternum, at the sternocostal angle.
On the anterior midline, at the level of the fifth intercostal space, on the xiphosternal synchondrosis.
1.6 cun below REN-17, level with the fifth intercostal space at the mammilary line.
NEEDLING
Slanted insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Transverse insertion, directed superiorly or inferiorly along the midline, 0.5 cun.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Meeting point of the REN channel with the Small Intestine, Pericardium and Gall Bladder channels
ACTIONS
Unbinds the chest
Regulates the Stomach
Descends Rebellious Qi
Stimulates the adrenals
Stimulates the pituitary gland
INDICATIONS
Asthma
Vomiting
Food stuck in the throat
Anorexia
Fullness in the chest and lateral costal region
Difficult ingestion
Vomiting of breast milk in infants
Distention and fullness in the chest and intercostal region
Hiccup
Nausea
Esophageal constriction
Vomiting after eating
Cold and pain of the umbilicus
COMBINATIONS
| KI-27 Shufu UB-49 Yishe | LU-1 Zhongfu | REN-19 ZigongUB-19 Danshu |
| Vomiting | Esophageal constriction, with difficult ingestion and vomiting | Difficult ingestion |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
Consider this point when there are problems with the Heart.