Acupoint Medicine - Dan Zhong CV-17
Nomenclature:
English meaning: Chest Centre
Chinese name: Danzhong
Chinese name character: 膻中
Location:
At the anterior midline, level with the 4th intercostal space, midway between the nipples.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Benefits:
-Tonifies and moves Qi of the body
-Tonifies the Upper Warmer/Shang Jiao
-Guides Qi downwards
-Nourishes overall Qi/energy in the body
Scientific Benefits:
-Expands and opens up chest and breast area
-Relaxes diaphragm
-Aids with alleviating cough
-Clearance of phlegm and chest congestion or chest pain
-Promotes lactation and treats mastitis
-Resolves upper torso problems such as vomiting and cardiac spasm
-Alleviates chest and throat issues such as rattling in throat with asthma, difficulty swallowing, palpitations
Spirituality Fact:
Danzhong is a point that is used often for promoting self-love, care and awareness of any self harm done to the body and mind. When acupuncture with the right technique and timing, it can aid one in opening up new perspectives and promote acceptance of any situation or condition one is in.
When Danzhong is stimulated regularly, it allows one to breathe better and liberates one at the body, mind and soul level.
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