Acupuncture Point Zigong (CV19)
Location:
Lie supinely or sit upright; on the mid-sternal line, at the same level of the 2nd intercostal space.

Function:
Regulating qi and soothing the chest oppression, depressing upward-reverse flow of qi, and dredging the collaterals.

Regional Anatomy:
Skin subcutaneous tissue-origin of greater pectoral muscle-sternal body.
There are the anterior cutaneous branches of the 2nd intercostal nerve and the perforating branches of the internal thoracic artery and vein and the in this area.

Indications:
Pain in the chest, Asthma and cough.

Prescription:
Combined use with Chize (LU5)He-Sea Point) and Feishu (BL 13) for treatment of pleurisy; and with Gaohuang (BL43) for treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis.

Methods:
Insert the needle subcutaneously to 1-1.5 cun depth; needling response: local distention and numbness; moxibustion: using 3-5 moxa-cones, or mild moxibustion for 10 min.
Note:
 343. Zigong (CV19) Don`t puncture deeply or lift and thrust.

385. Zigong The organs involved include the small intestine, the cecum, the appendix and the sigmoid colon in the abdominal cavity.