LOCATION: In the 2nd intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the Ren meridian
IMAGE: Also translated as "Encompassing Nourishment." The Lung lies under Sp 20. The Yuan
(congenital) Qi and the Gu (acquired) Qi meet here to be distributed to nourish the entire body.
FUNCTIONS: Opens Lungs, Moves Qi Down, Sedates Cough & Dyspnea
INDICATIONS:
bronchiectasis
intercostal neuralgia
pleurisy
pulmonary emphysema
NEEDLING: Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: classically not recommended to moxa
