LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to T-2
IMAGE: Refers to the point's function of dispelling Wind; this is where external evils can enter &
attack the body.
FUNCTIONS: Opens the Lungs
Disperses Wind
Regulates the Qi
Benefits the Dispersing and Descending Action of the Lung
Clears Heat from Yin Channels
Dispels Lung Heat
Disperses Wind Cold & Damp
Expands & Relaxes Chest
Harmonizes the Ying and the Wei
Regulates Lung Qi
Stimulates Sweat & Releases the Exterior
INDICATIONS:
asthma
belching
bronchitis
common cold
congested nose
cough due to cold
headache
pain in the chest & back
pleurisy
pneumonia
shoulder strain
stiff neck
urticaria
vomiting
NEEDLING: Obliquely 0.5-0.7 cun.
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Intersection of Governor Channel
One of main points for common cold - - also has a good effect on the sinuses
More for wind/cold than wind/heat
acne on back-- other skin problems
pain in upper back
Maciocia: cup for 1st stage of external wind
J.C. Darrus:
epistaxis, sneezing, blocked nose, allergic rhinitis, rhinorrhea, nose disorders, bronchial
pathology, cough
acne of shoulder and back, abscesses
