Kidney 23

KD 23 / Shenfeng / Spirit Seal

POINT LOCATION

In the fourth intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midline

 

INDICATIONS / CONDITIONS TREATED

• Cough
• Asthma
• Dyspnea
• Fullness/pain in the chest
• Vomiting
• Anorexia
• Mastitis

 

TCM ACTIONS

• Opens chest

• Descends Rebellious Qi

Cautions

• Deep perpendicular or oblique needling may puncture the lung and/or liver.