REN20 Huagai

Huagai · 华盖 · Florid Canopy

Meridian

Anterior midline vessel (Conception Vessel)

Location

On the anterior thoracic region, on the anterior median line, at the level of the 1st intercostal space.

What it helps with

Tightness high in the chest, a tickly throat and slight cough, a sense of not filling the lungs during a cold.

How to work on it

Light rubbing of the sternum with the finger pad for 30-60 seconds, emphasising a calm out-breath.

Caution

Area over the lungs: do not press deeply — work superficially, on the sternal bone only.

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