Meaning

Food Hole. Through the point lactation is increased.

Localization

On the lateral side of the chest, in the fifth intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline.

Functions

Opens the chest, moves Qi, unblocks channels, moves the blood.

Intersection

The point of intersection of Spleen Channel of Foot Tai Yin and Liver Channel of Foot Jue Yin.

Indications

- Digestive system: increased rumbling and gas formation in the intestine, pain in the epigastrium, a feeling of overeating, pain and abdominal distension, a feeling of bursting in the chest in the setting of overeating.
- Respiratory system: dyspnea, asphyxia.
- Features: intercostal neuralgia, liver disease (right point).

Needling Method

Puncture obliquely or obliquely on the upper edge of the 6th rib 0.3-0.5 cun. Cauterization.