Meaning

Heavens Projection/Prominence.

Localization

In the centre of the suprasternal fossa.

Functions

Restores the function of the distribution of lungs Qi, dissolves phlegm, stops cough, lowers Qi.

Intersection

The point of intersection of Ren Mai and Yin Wei Mai.

Indications

- Respiratory system: cough, dyspnea, feeling of air obstruction, foreign body sensation in the throat, swelling of the mucous membrane of the throat, a child's voice breaks into falsetto (crowing disease), laryngitis, tonsillitis, spasm of the vocal cords.
- Features: sialadenitis, inflammation under the tongue in the setting of the stomach heat, swelling of the shoulder and shoulder area.

Needling Method

First, puncture perpendicularly 0.2 cun, then then the needle tip is turned downwards, the needle is quickly introduced close to the back surface of the sternum to a depth of 1-1.5 cun. Cauterization.