SP18

Tianxi

Tianxi(SP18, 天溪) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyin Spleen Meridian of Foot.

Location

In the 4th intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

Indication

• ①Chest pain, bronchitis;
• ②acute mastitis, hypogalactia.

Method

Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.