Acupoint+CV-17+(Shan+Zhong)

** CV17 ** ** • **   **Shan Zhong**  ** ** • **   Conception Vessel 17 **  Chest Center. Front Mu of the Pericardium that connects with Back Shu BL-14. Meeting Point on Conception Vessel with Pericardium, Spleen, Kidney, Small Intestine and Triple Energizer Channels. = = =Location= on the anterior midline, at level with the 4th intercostal space

=Point Summary=  //Regulates Qi Lowers Rebellious Qi Strengthens Gathering Qi Benefits the Breasts Promotes Lactation Unbinds the Chest Invigorates Blood// //Facilitates Respiration// lungs; chest; secondary point for breast  =Needling=

Depth:
0.3 - 0.5 cun

Technique:
Puncture Subcutaneously

Contraindications:
None

=General Indications=

Functions
regulates, suppresses and tonifies qi of the chest; regulates and suppresses rebellious qi of the chest (read: lungs); expands chest; benefits diaphragm; opens the lungs; diffuses lung qi; regulates and tonifies qi of the chest; improves lactation

Indications
asthma; bronchitis; intercostal neuralgia; wheezing; panting; spitting blood; difficulty or in ability to swallow food; dilates bronchioles;

Special Notes
front mu of the PC; upper sea of qi energy point; often called the meeting point of the qi of the chest; SP, KD, SI, and TW all cross here; needle downward and usually tonified; moxa is often good here; can be a good OPI point with phlegm with LU-7, LI-4

=Diagnostic Indications:= Asthma ** • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Chest Discomfort **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Chest Pain **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Cough **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Coughing Blood **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Dyspnea **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hiccough **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Intercostal Neuralgia **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Lactation Insufficient **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Mastitis **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Palpitations **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Respiratory Disorders **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Throat Disorders **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Wheezing **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">