Tianxi

Tianxi is also named 天溪, SP18
Tianxi
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.