LOCATION: On the anterior midline, at the midpoint of the sternal angle, level with the 1st
intercostal space.
IMAGE: Also translated as "Magnificent Canopy." The Lung is also called a "magnificent canopy"
or a "lustrous cover" over the Heart; so this point is also a "magnificent canopy" which lies over the
Heart.
FUNCTIONS: Clears Lung Heat and Sedates Cough, Relaxes Chest & Diaphragm
INDICATIONS:
asthma
bronchitis
intercostal neuralgia
pharyngitis
NEEDLING: Subcutaneously 0.3 - 0.5 cun
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Energy departs from this point and goes into the throat-- for pharyngitis
Smoking withdrawal
