Front Mu point of the Pericardium
Influential Point of Qi of the body
Sea of Energy point
LOCATION: On the anterior midline, at the level with the 4th intercostal space, midway between
the nipples.
IMAGE: Also translated as "Bare Chest" or "Middle of the Chest". Tanzhong is a classical name
for the pericardium and also for the exposed sternum. It is necessary for one to "bare one's chest"
before this point can be needled.
FUNCTIONS: Regulates & Suppresses Rebellious Qi
Expands the Chest
Benefits the Diaphragm
Diffuses Lung Qi, Dissolves Phlegm, Improves Lactation, Opens Lungs, Regulates & Tonifies Qi,
Sedates Cough, Tonifies Ancestral Qi, Transforms Hot Phlegm
INDICATIONS:
bronchial asthma
bronchitis
chest pain
chest pain
difficulty or inability to swallow food (due to constriction or dryness in the esophagus)
insufficient lactation
intercostal neuralgia
lung abscess
mastitis
panting
spitting & coughing blood
tumors on the neck
wheezing
NEEDLING: Subcutaneously 0.3 - 0.5 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
With Ren 4, Ren 12, and Ren 17 for fatigue
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Main point for asthma: increases ability to breathe, dilates bronchioles
Good point for fatigue
Sea of Energy point with U.B. 10 and St 9
Anti-smoking point-- for withdrawal
hiccups
palpitations
