Acupoints for Ache Pain
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SP18Celestial Cleft
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 天谿 (tiān xī)
🎯 Location: In the 4th intercostal space 6 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; risk of pneumothorax.
🛡️ Treats: cough, pain:chest, fullness:chest, abscess:breast, hiccups
GB23Sinew Seat
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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 輒筋 (zhé jīn)
🎯 Location: 1 thumb width anterior to the gb22 at the level of the nipple in the 4th intercostal space.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; risk of pneumothorax.
🛡️ Treats: cough, dyspnoea, asthma, fullness:chest, vomiting
LV14Qi Cycle Gate
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🗺️ Meridian: Liver Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 期門 (qī mén)
🎯 Location: Directly below nipple in the 6th intercostal space 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; risk of pneumothorax.
🛡️ Treats: heat:chest, cough, fever, dyspnoea, jaundice
Using Acupoints for Ache Pain
Self-Treatment Guidelines
- Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
- Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
- Treat 2-3 times daily for best results
When to Seek Professional Help
- Severe or persistent pain:ache
- Symptoms worsen despite treatment
- If you have underlying health conditions
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