Traditionally used for
- Cough & breathing
- Menstrual & women's health
- Heart & circulation
Cautions & contraindications
- Shallow needling only
Location
On the lateral chest, in the fourth intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Needling
- Shallow needling only
Depth:
0.3–0.5 cun
Angle:
Oblique or transverse
⚠ Cautions: Pneumothorax risk on deep perpendicular insertion.
Functions
- Benefits the breast and promotes lactation
- Regulates qi in the chest
Indications
Insufficient lactation and mastitisbreast paincough and chest pain
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