Kidney 26

KD 26 / Yuzhong / Elegant Middle

POINT LOCATION

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

 

INDICATIONS / CONDITIONS TREATED

• Cough

• Asthma

• Dyspnea

• Chest pain/congestion

• Phlegm accumulation in the chest

 

TCM ACTIONS

• Opens chest

• Descends Rebellious Qi

• Transforms Phlegm

Cautions

• Deep perpendicular or oblique needling may puncture the lung