膻中 (Dànzhōng)
Ren (Conception) channel · point 17
Front-Mu of the PericardiumInfluential point of QiSea of Qi (upper)
Location
On the midline of the sternum, level with the 4th intercostal space (between the nipples).
Needling
Depth:
0.3–0.5 cun transverse
Angle:
0.3–0.5 cun (transverse)
⚠ Cautions: Transverse insertion only (over the sternum).
Functions
- Regulates and descends chest Qi
- Benefits the breasts
- Unbinds the chest
Indications
Chest oppressionCough/wheezingInsufficient lactationPalpitations
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