KD-25, Shén Cáng, 神藏, Spirit Storehouse

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Location
In the second intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midline.
Needling
Type: Perpendicular    Depth:  0.5 to 1 cun
Description: Transverse-oblique insertion, directed laterally along the intercostal space 0.5 to 1 cun.
Caution: Deep perpendicular or oblique needling may puncture the lung.
Notes
Energetics 1
Local problems: HT, chest, LU
Energetics 2
Rebellious ST Qi: nausea, vomiting, poor appetite
Energetics 3
Rebellious LU Qi: cough, dyspnea, asthma, chest pain, chest distention, distention in lateral costal area
Energetics 4
Energetics 5
Energetics 6

 

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