SP17 Shidou

Shidou · 食窦 · Food Cavity

Meridian

Spleen and pancreas meridian

Location

In the anterior thoracic region, in the fifth intercostal space, 6 B-cun lateral to the anterior median line.

What it helps with

Gently supports a sense of fullness and tightness in the chest and under the ribs, belching and heaviness after meals.

How to work on it

Find the gap between the ribs and stroke gently along it with the finger pads for 30-60 seconds on each side.

Caution

Ribs and lung lie beneath the point: do not press deeply into the intercostal space, use only a gentle surface movement along the rib. Women should not massage breast tissue.

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