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Acupuncture Points on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)

Actions:

Descends Stomach Qi and dispels food accumulation
Unbinds the chest and descends Lung Qi
Benefits the throat

Indications:

Pain in the chest, cough, asthma.

Pont Location:

A Manual of Acupuncture: On the midline of the manubrium of the sternum, midway between Huagai REN-20 and Tiantu REN-22.
Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion: On the anterior midline, in the centre of the sternal manubrium, 1 cun below Tiantu (REN-22).

Needling Method:

Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References Used

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