Dabao (SP 21)

Location

On the lateral side of the chest, on the middle axillary line, in the 6th intercostal space.

Indications

Pain of the whole body, pain in the chest and hypochondriac region, general aching, weakness
Asthma

Applications

Balance Method:

Foot Taiyin - SP Channel

System 1:

System 2:

System 3:

System 4:

System 5:

Techniques

Needle obliquely 0.3-0.5 cun. Perpendicular insertion is not advisable as it may induce pneumothorax.

Remarks

Great Luo (Connecting) Point
Some texts locate Dabao (SP 21) in the 6th intercostal space, while others locate it in the 7th intercostal space.

Special Points Remarks:

Exit Point - SP