# XC10 Xiongtonggu (Chest Valley) – Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

胸通谷 · xiōng tōng gǔ

Location: 2 thumb widths below the nipple.

Cautions: Avoid deep needling; risk of pneumothorax.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/xc10

## Indications

An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Heartache, Neuralgia Intercostal, Neuralgia Intercostal, Hypochondriac Pain, Hypochondriac Pain, Pleurisy

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