Dabao
Dabao(SP21, 大包) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyin Spleen Meridian of Foot. It is the Great Luo-Connecting point of the spleen.
Location
On the lateral side of the chest and on the middle axillary line,in the 6th intercostal space.
Indication
- ①Asthma;
- ②fullness and pain in the chest and hypochondriac region;
- ③general pain;
- ④chest pain;
- ⑤tiredness of limbs.
Method
- ①Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch.
- ②Moxibustion is applicable.
Dabao