Tiantu 天突 (CV22)
Tiāntū
| LOCATION | In the centre of the suprasternal fossa, on the anterior midline. |
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| INDICATIONS | Cough, asthma, bronchitis, sore throat, hiccup, difficulty in swallowing, sudden loss of voice. |
| ACTIONS | Descends lung qi, resolves phlegm, benefits the throat. |
| NEEDLING | Insert 0.2 to 0.3 cun downwards along the posterior border of the sternum. Keep the needle superficial to avoid the trachea. |
| MOXIBUSTION | Moxibustion is avoided in most texts; if used, only mild-warm for a short time. |
| CAUTION | Insertion that is too deep or directed backwards may puncture the trachea or a large vessel. |
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