Acupuncture Point Danzhong (CV17)
Location:
Lie supinely; at the meeting point of the mid-sternal line and the line connecting two nipples in man; on the mid-sternal line, at the same level of the 4th intercostal space in woman.

Function:
Regulating qi and activating blood, and soothing the chest oppression.

Regional Anatomy:
Skin subcutaneous tissue-sternal body.
There are the anterior cutaneous branches of the 4th intercostal nerve and the perforating branches of the internal thoracic artery and vein and the in this area.

Indications:
Asthma, pain in the chest, fullness in the chest, palpitation, agalactosis, hiccup, and dysphagia.

Prescription:
Combined use with Rugen (ST 18) for treatment of agalactosis; with Lieque (LU7)Luo-Connecting Point the Eight Confluent Point) and Fenglong (ST 40) Luo-Connecting Point) for treatment of bronchial asthma; and with Tianjing (TE 10) for treatment of pain in the chest.

Methods:
Insert the needle subcutaneously to 1-1.5 cun depth; needling response: local distention, radiating toward both laterals; moxibustion: using 3-5 moxa-cones, or mild moxibustion for 15 min.