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Zhongfu

Meaning

Zhong, middle; fu, place. Zhong refers to the middle Jiao, The point is in the place where Qi of Spleen and Stomach in the middle Jiao is gathered into the Lung Meridian.

Location

Zhongfu location

6 cun lateral to the anterior midline, level with the intercostals space below the lst rib.

Indication

Cough, asthma, pain in chest, shoulder and arm.

Method

obliquely to the lateral side or levelly, 0.5-0.8 cun deep.