Meaning

Sun and Moon.

Localization

On the anterior chest wall, in the seventh intercostal space, directly below the nipple, 4 cun lateral to the midline.

Functions

Warms kidneys, strengthens spleen, promotes diuresis, expels water from the body.

Indications

- Urinary system: stranguria, decreased urine output (especially in case of insufficiency of Yang or Yin of the kidneys), oliguria, deep yellow urine color, swelling. There are indications for pregnant women.
- Digestive system: abdominal distension, stomach rumble, diarrhea.
- Features: interfacial syndromes: wind-cold, wind-heat, slight cold fit; spine pain irradiation to the shoulder, pain in the lateral surface of the chest, lower back pain (lack of Qi kidneys), hypertension, pain in the hip joint.

Needling Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 - 1 cun. Cauterization.