SP 19 Acupuncture Point

• English Name: Chest Village
• Pinyin Name: Xiongxiang
• Chinese Character: 胸鄉

SP 19 Clinical Usages

• Aids the descent of lung qi - cough.
• Regulate lung qi - shortness of breath, chest oppression.

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This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:

• Lung Rebellious Qi

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:

• Cough

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

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