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CV17 · 任脉

Danzhong dàn zhōng · 膻中

Location. On the anterior midline at the level of the fourth intercostal space, midway between the nipples.

Category. Front-mu of the Pericardium · hui of Qi 心包募穴·八会气会

Called the "meeting of Qi"; the chest point most often named in the classical literature on the emotions.

定位。前正中线,平第 4 肋间隙,两乳头连线中点。

特定穴。Front-mu of the Pericardium · hui of Qi 心包募穴·八会气会

被称为"气会";经典情志论述中最常提到的胸部腧穴。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
Sternal region: only gentle pressure; needling is a practitioner concern.

Other points on the Conception Vessel

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