Acupuncture Points on the Kidney Channel of Foot Shao Yin
Unbinds the chestLowers rebellious Lung and Stomach Qi
Cough, asthma, distension and fullness in the chest and hypochondriac region vomiting, anorexia.
Where is KI-22 located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 359): In the fifth intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midline.
- Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (p. 197): In the fifth intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the Conception Vessel.
Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch. To avoid injuring the heart, deep insertion is not advisable. Moxibustion is applicable.
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