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KID-25
  Location In the 2nd intercostal space (ICS), 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline. How to find Locate the 2nd ICS by palpating parasternally from the clavicle or by counting from the manubriosternal synchondrosis (➞2nd rib) (➞3.5), then locate KID-24 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline. Located on the same level (➞ 2nd ICS) are ➞ Ren-19 (on the midline), ➞ ST-15 (4 cun lateral to the midline) and ➞ SP-20 (6 cun lateral to the midline). Actions/Indications ● Regulates the Lung Qi ● Unbinds the chest Special features 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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