SP20 (Zhōuróng, “All-Embracing”) is an acupuncture point on the Spleen Channel Meridian. It is located on the chest, in the second intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline. It regulates qi, alleviates cough and asthma.
On the chest, in the second intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Oblique insertion 0.5-0.8 cun. Caution for pneumothorax.
Regulates qi, alleviates cough and asthma.
Cough, asthma, chest pain, hypochondriac pain.
SP20 is primarily used for regulating qi in the chest and alleviating cough and asthma, particularly when these conditions are related to Spleen dysfunction or phlegm accumulation. It is effective for chest oppression, pain in the lateral costal region, and difficulty breathing. Its location on the chest allows it to directly influence the Lung and Spleen relationship, making it useful for chronic respiratory issues with underlying Spleen weakness. It is often combined with LU1 for cough and chest fullness.
SP20 is one of 21 points on the Spleen Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
SP20 (Zhōuróng) is located on the chest, in the second intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
SP20 regulates qi, alleviates cough and asthma. Common clinical indications include cough, asthma, chest pain, hypochondriac pain.
Oblique insertion 0.5-0.8 cun. Caution for pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
SP20 is a point on the Spleen Channel Meridian (Zú Tài Yīn Pí Jīng).