Names Of Shenfeng
KD 23 Acupuncture Point
- English Name: Spirit Seal
- Pinyin Name: Shenfeng
- Chinese Character: 神封
Where Is KD 23 ?
KD 23 Location
- In the 4th ICS 2 cun lateral to CV 17.
- For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.
What Is KD 23 Used For?
KD 23 Clinical Usages
- Local Point, generally useful for cough, chest tension, constricted breathing.
- Vomiting - harmonizes stomach.
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What Diagnostic Patterns May Use KD 23 ?
This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:
For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".
What Conditions May Use KD 23 ?
This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:
For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".
What Points Are Near KD 23 ?
CV 17 Chest Center
- 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.
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- Window of the Sky Point, opens the chest - fullness, counterflow qi, cough with phlegm.
- Headache, blurred vision, axillary sweating, malarial disorders, difficulty moving the limbs.
- Breast disorders, breast abscess, insufficient lactation.
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