Monday, November 14, 2016

St 12 "Empty Basin" Quepen


LOCATION: In the midpoint of the supraclavicular fossa, 4 cun lateral to the Ren meridian.
IMAGE: A reference to the supraclavicular fossa
FUNCTIONS: Opens Lung, Moves Qi Down, Clears Channels, Invigorates Collaterals, Regulates
Qi & Blood, Suppresses Rebellious Lung Qi
INDICATIONS:
asthma
hiccoughs
intercostal neuralgia
scrofula
NEEDLING: 0.3 - 0.5 cun. Avoid puncturing the artery. Avoid deep insertion. Needle with
extreme caution.
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
J.C. Darrus:

insomnia from nervousness, over excitation or worry,
dislikes any tightness or squeezing around neck or waist,
logorrhea (insane babbling), grimacing
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER:
Needle with extreme caution