SP 18 Acupuncture Point - Tian Xi - Spleen Meridian

SP 20 SP 19 SP 18 SP 17 SP 21
  • Chinese Name Tianxi
  • English Name Celestial Ravine
     
  • Location: 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline in the 4th inter-costal space.
     
  • Actions & Effects:
  • Descends qi - chest oppression, shortness of breath, cough, hiccup, running piglet disorder.
  • Opens the chest and circulation in the breasts - breast pain, insufficient lactation.
     
  • Spleen Meridian Points (21):
    1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

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