Spleen 18

Spleen
Written By Elizabeth Fuqua

SP 18 / Tianxi / Celestial Stream

POINT LOCATION

6 cun lateral to the anterior midline in the 4th intercostal space.

 

INDICATIONS / CONDITIONS TREATED

  • Fullness and pain in the chest and hypochondrium
  • Shortness of breath
  • Cough
  • Phlegm rattle
  • Hiccups
  • Mastitis
  • Insufficient lactation

 

TCM ACTIONS

  • Opens the chest
  • Descends Qi
  • Benefits the breast
  • Promotes lactation

 

Cautions

  • Pneumothorax caution

 

Elizabeth Fuqua

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