SP 17 – SHIDOU Spleen Meridian Acupuncture Point

SP 17 – Chinese name: SHIDOU

Location

On the lateral aspect of the chest, in the 5th intercostal space, 6 cun from the anterior midline of the body.

Indications

Management of thoracic and endothoracic pain(intercostal neuralgia, reflux esophagitis).

Adverse Events

Pneumothorax.

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