NAME
ZHOURONG
LOCATION
On the lateral side of the chest, in the second intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the mid-sternal line.
NEEDLING
Transverse-oblique insertion along the intercostal space, 0.5-1 cun.
Caution: Avoid deep insertion.
Perpendicular insertion carries a substantial risk of pneumothorax.
Slanted insertion, 0.5-0.8 cun.
Puncture obliquely, 0.3-0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Regulates Qi
Descends Qi
Unbinds the chest
INDICATIONS
Distention and fullness of the chest and lateral costal region Shortness of breath Desires to drink fluids Intercostal neuralgia Pulmonary emphysema Hiccup
Coughing Coughing with copious Phlegm or pus Difficult ingestion Asthma Pleurisy General body soreness
COMBINATIONS
UB-25 Dachangshu | LU-1 Zhongfu UB-60 Kunlun ST-20 Chengman LU-10 Yuji | |
Difficult ingestion with a desire to drink fluids. | Difficult ingestion. |