Acupuncture Points on the Kidney Channel of Foot Shao Yin
Unbinds the chestTransforms phlegm and alleviates cough and wheezing Harmonizes the Stomach and lowers rebellious Qi
Cough, asthma, chest pain.
Where is KI-27 located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 362): In the depression on the lower border of the clavicle, 2 cun lateral to the midline.
- Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (p. 198): In the depression on the lower border of the clavicle, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
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