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KID-22
  Location In the 5th intercostal space (ICS), 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline. How to find Locate the 5th ICS either by counting parasternally from the clavicle or from the manubriosternal synchondrosis (➞ 2nd rib) (➞3.5), then locate KID-22 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline. Located on the same level (5th ICS) are ➞ Ren-16 (on the midline),➞ ST-18 (on the mamillary line) and ➞ SP-17 (6 cun lateral to the midline). Actions/Indications ● Regulates the Lung Qi and counterflow Qi, unbinds the chest Special features Exit point. The Su Wen describes points KID-22 to KID-27 as shu points of the chest, indicated for difficult breathing and disorders of the thorax. They are particularly indicated for breathing difficulties due to ‘excess above, deficiency below’, which refers to the inability of the Kidneys to absorb the Qi that has descended from the Lung. | |
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