Acupuncture Points on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
Unbinds the chestRegulates and descends Qi
Pain and fullness in the chest and intercostal region, asthma, cough.
Where is REN-20 located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 520): On the midline of the sternum, level with the junction of the first intercostal space and the sternum.
- Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (p. 240): On the anterior midline, at the midpoint of the sternal angle, at the level with the first intercostal space.
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
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