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3. 5. 2. 1 Acupoints on the chest
Since the lung and heart are in the chest, these acu-points are usually punctured obliquely or horizontally 0.5 -0.8 cun. The acupoints on the conception vessel are needled horizontally. Those on the intercostal space are usually needled laterally along the ribs.
Tiantu (CV 22)--The trachea is in the deeper layer, and the aortic arch and its branches are located posterior to the manubrium of the sternum. The needle is inserted perpendicularly 0.2 - 0.3 cun and then the needle tip is pushed 0.5 - 1 cun slowly downward along the posterior aspect of the manubrium of the sternum and the anterior aspect of the trachea. The needle should not be inserted too deep, avoiding pricking blood vessels or trachea. It is also forbidden to puncture too deep and obliquely to the lateral side lest the lung be impaired.
Tanzhong (CV 17)--It is usually needled horizontally downwards and laterally for the treatment of mammary diseases.
Ruzhong (ST 17)--Acupuncture and moxibustion are forbidden to perform on this acupoint. It only serves as a landmark for locating acupoints.
Rugen (ST 18 )--It is needled horizontally or obliquely.
3. 5. 2. 2 Acupoints on the hypochondriac region
The liver and spleen are in this region. Acupoints on this region are usually needled obliquely. It should not be needled perpendicularly or deeply.
Zhangmen (LR 13) and Jingmen (GB 25)--They are needled obliquely downward 0.5 - 0.8 cun. Oblique up-ward needling should be avoided, especially for the treat-ment of the patients with hepatosplenomegaly.
3. 5. 2. 3 Acupoints on the abdomen
Acupoints on the upper abdomen are usually needled perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.5 cun, but those near the chest should not be needled deeply. Those on the lower abdomen can be needled perpendicularly 1 - 2 cure but they should not be needled in the gravida. Those on the lower abdomen should be needled after urination to avoid pricking the bladder.
Zhongwan (CV 12)--It is needled perpendicularly 1 -1.5 cun. The needle should not be inserted obliquely to-ward the left and right to avoid puncturing the internal or-gans.
Shenque (CV 8)--It should not be needled. Moxibus-tion with the cushion of salt or ginger is applicable to this acupoint.
