SP19 Chest Village

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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.

Location

SP19 is located on the chest, in the 3rd intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

Needling

Oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Caution: pneumothorax.

⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.

TCM functions

Unbinds chest, regulates qi, alleviates pain.

Indications

Chest pain, intercostal neuralgia, abdominal distention.

Clinical notes

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.

On the Spleen Channel channel

SP19 is one of 21 points on the Spleen Channel Meridian. Nearby points:

Frequently asked questions

Where is SP19 located?

SP19 is located on the chest, in the 3rd intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

What is SP19 used for?

SP19 unbinds chest, regulates qi, alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include chest pain, intercostal neuralgia, abdominal distention.

How is SP19 needled?

Oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Caution: pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.

Which meridian is SP19 on?

SP19 is a point on the Spleen Channel Meridian (Zú Tài Yīn Pí Jīng).

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