LOCATION: In the 4th intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the Ren meridian
IMAGE: Infers that the Spleen Channel Qi from the upper body ("heaven") streams down through
this point, aiding in sedating rebellious Qi. Some sources state that Tianxi is a reference to the Qing
Qi (the air of heaven) streaming into the lung.
FUNCTIONS: Expands Thorax, Moves Qi, Sedates Rebellious Qi, Stops Cough
INDICATIONS:
asthma
bronchitis
hiccough
mastitis
NEEDLING: Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 cun CAUTION: AVOID DEEP INSERTION
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