Names Of Dabao
SP 21 Acupuncture Point
- English Name: Great Embracement
- Pinyin Name: Dabao
- Chinese Character: 大包
Where Is SP 21 ?
SP 21 Location
- On lateral side of the chest and on the mid-axillary line in the 6th inter-costal space. (or) 6 cun below the axilla midway between the axilla and the free end of the 11th rib on mid axillary.
- For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.
What Is SP 21 Used For?
SP 21 Clinical Usages
- Mentioned classically that when this point is deficient, all the joints are flaccid, and when excess, pain all over the body.
- Pain of the thoracic region.
- Descends lung qi - cough, chest oppression, shortness of breath.
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How Is SP 21 Categorized?
SP 21 Acupuncture Point Associations
- Grand Luo-Connecting Point - connects all Luo channels
What Diagnostic Patterns May Use SP 21 ?
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 SP 21 ?
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 SP 21 ?
LV 14 Cycle Gate
- Strong effect on the middle and upper warmers - subcostal tension, chest/rib pain, LV overacting on the LU (cough, SOB).
- Effects LV organ, Qi/Blood stagnation - hepatitis, gallstones.
- Emotional imbalances - anger, irritability.
- Running Piglet Disorder.
Where Do I Go Next?
List Of Related Points
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