Shidou · 食窦 · Food Cavity
Spleen and pancreas meridian
In the anterior thoracic region, in the fifth intercostal space, 6 B-cun lateral to the anterior median line.
Gently supports a sense of fullness and tightness in the chest and under the ribs, belching and heaviness after meals.
Find the gap between the ribs and stroke gently along it with the finger pads for 30-60 seconds on each side.
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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