SP19 Xiongxiang

Xiongxiang · 胸乡 · Chest Village

Meridian

Spleen and pancreas meridian

Location

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

What it helps with

Gently supports tightness and fullness in the chest and flanks, and discomfort on a deep breath.

How to work on it

With the finger pads gently rub the gap between the ribs along the rib 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 gentle surface rubbing. Women should not massage breast tissue.

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