Spleen 20

SP 20 / Zhouroung / Encircling Glory

POINT LOCATION

6 cun lateral to the anterior midline in the 2nd intercostal space.

 

INDICATIONS / CONDITIONS TREATED

• Fullness and pain in the chest and hypochondrium
• Shortness of breath
• Cough
• Hiccups
• Phlegm in the chest

 

TCM ACTIONS

• Opens the chest
• Descends Qi

 

TCM Patterns Treated

• Lung Rebellious Qi

 

CAUTIONS

• Pneumothorax caution