REN-22, Tiān Tū, 天突, Celestial Chimney

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Categories
Window of Heaven Point
Location
Located at the center of the suprasternal fossa
Needling
Type: Perpendicular    Depth:  0.2 to 0.3 cun
Description: 0.3 cun perpendicular • Ask patient to extend the neck • Needle 0.2 to 0.3 cun perpendicularly and then inferiorly along the posterior border of the sternum manubrium for a total of 0.5 to 1 cun.
Caution:
Notes
Energetics 1
THROAT: sore throat, throat pain, plum pit qi, aphasia. NECK problems: goiter. QI STAGNATION: cough, shortness of breath, ESOPHAGUS: nausea, vomit, hiccups.
Energetics 2
Energetics 3
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Energetics 6

 

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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