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Yingchuang (ST 16)

Location

In the 3rd intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

Indications
  • Fullness and pain in the chest and hypochondrium
  • Cough, asthma
  • Mastitis
Applications
  • Descends rebellious qi
  • Benefits the breasts and chest
Balance Method: 
Techniques

Needle obliquely 0.3-0.5 cun. Deep or perpendicular insertion is not advisable as it may puncture the lung.