KD 23-27 Flashcards
KD 24 Location
In the third intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline ren 18
KD 24 Needling
Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 inch
KD 24 Action
- Unbinds the chest, lowers rebellious Lung and
Stomach Qi, and benefits the breasts
KD 24 Caution
Deep perpendicular insertion or oblique needling may puncture the lung
KD 25 Location
In the second intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline ren 19
KD 25 Needling
Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 inch
KD 25 Action
- Unbinds the chest, lowers rebellious Lung and
Stomach Qi
KD 25 Caution
Deep perpendicular insertion or
oblique needling may puncture the lung
KD 26 Location
In the first intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the
anterior midline
KD 26 Needling
Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 inch
KD 26 Action
- Unbinds the chest and benefits the breasts,
transforms phlegm and lowers rebellious Lung
and Stomach Qi
KD 26 Caution
Deep perpendicular insertion or oblique needling may puncture the lung
KD 27 Location
In the depression on the lower border of the clavicle, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline
Needling:
KD 27 Indication
Inspiration on all levels
KD 27 Action
- Unbinds the chest, transforms phlegm and
alleviates cough and wheezing