Zigong

1. 01On the sternal midline, level with where the second intercostal space meets the sternum.
2. 021.6 cun above REN-17 Shanzhong, in line with the second intercostal space.

1. 01Insert transversely along the channel, angled up or down, 0.5 to 1 cun.
2. 02Puncture just beneath the skin, 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
3. 03Moxibustion may be used.

• ·Opens the chest
• ·Harmonizes Qi
• ·Directs Qi downward

• ·Chest pain
• ·Sternal pain
• ·Cough
• ·Hemoptysis
• ·Saliva resembling white glue
• ·Asthma
• ·Mastitis
• ·Vomiting
• ·Rebellious Qi
• ·Difficult ingestion
• ·Agitation
• ·Bi syndrome
• ·Bone pain
• ·Abscesses

This point works well for breast tenderness in women before or after menstruation.