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    CV 17

    Shanzhong

    shān zhōng (膻中 )
    Chest Center, Middle of Chest
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Shanzhong (CV 17)

Location

On the anterior midline, at the level of the 4th intercostal space, midway between the nipples.

Indications
  • Palpitation, chest pain and fullness
  • Asthma, hiccup, difficulty in swallowing
  • Promotes lactation
Applications
  • Regulates qi, loosens the chest
  • Descends rebellious Lung and Stomach qi
  • Benefits zong (central) qi
  • Benefits the breasts
Techniques

Needle subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 cun.

Remarks
Special Points Remarks: 
Front Mu Point - PC
8 Hui Influential Point - Qi
4 Sea Point - Qi