Simaxia (T 88.19)

Location

This point is on the ST channel, 3 cun anterior and 2 cun distal to the place touched by the middle fingertip when one is standing with the hands at the sides (at Fengshi (GB 31)). It is 2 cun inferior to Simazhong (T 88.17).

Indications

Primary:

Respiratory disorders

Lung deficiency, chest pain, pleurisy, allergy, sinusitis, rhinitis, stuffy nose, pulmonary tuberculosis, asthma, pneumonia, common cold

Shaoyang disorders

Costochondritis, rib pain, intercostal pain, conjunctivitis, red eyes, protruding eyes in hyperthyroidism, tinnitus, ankle sprain, hemangioma, goiter

Skin disorders

Eczema, psoriasis, neurodermatitis, allergic dermatitis, acne, blackheads, freckles

Breast disorders

Fibrocystic breast, mastitis, breast pain

Pain

Back and sciatic pain due to LU channel deficiency (taiyin-taiyang relationship), wrist pain, upper back pain

Secondary:

Hemiplegia, facial paralysis
Bone spurs
Inflammation of the diaphragm
Over-eating

Application

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