SP19 (Xiongxiang, “Chest Village”) is an acupuncture point on the Spleen Channel Meridian. SP19 is located on the chest, in the 3rd intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline. It unbinds chest, regulates qi, alleviates pain.
SP19 is located on the chest, in the 3rd intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Caution: pneumothorax.
Unbinds chest, regulates qi, alleviates pain.
Chest pain, intercostal neuralgia, abdominal distention.
SP19 is primarily used for local chest discomfort, particularly intercostal neuralgia, distention, and pain due to Liver Qi stagnation or Phlegm obstruction. While not a primary point, it can be effective for localized pain and fullness in the lateral chest region. It is often needled obliquely or transversely to address local qi stagnation and pain.
SP19 is one of 21 points on the Spleen Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
SP19 is located on the chest, in the 3rd intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
SP19 unbinds chest, regulates qi, alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include chest pain, intercostal neuralgia, abdominal distention.
Oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Caution: pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
SP19 is a point on the Spleen Channel Meridian (Zú Tài Yīn Pí Jīng).