CV 17 Acupuncture Point

• English Name: Chest Center
• Pinyin Name: Dan Zhong
• Chinese Character: 膻中

CV 17 Clinical Usages

• Main point for tonification of the upper warmer.
• Hui Meeting Point of the Qi - tonify and move the Qi of the body.
• Chronic lung issues - cough, asthma, SOB, diaphragmatic pain.
• Breast issues - insufficient lactation, mastitis.
• Chest/Throat issues (rattling in throat w/asthma, difficulty swallowing, palpitations), counterflow Qi problems - guides the Qi downwards.
• Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Important point for overall Qi (energy) in the body, useful for asthma.  

• Blog Posts Where CV 17 Is Discussed

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•   Acupressure for Angina Safer and Similar Effect to Nitroglycerin Tablets

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CV 17 Acupuncture Point Associations

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