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Lingxu

Synonyms:
  1. 灵墟
  2. KI24
  3. 靈墟

Lingxu
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Lingxu(KI24,灵墟) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Shaoyin Kidney Meridian of Foot.

Location

In the 3rd intercostals space, 2 cun lateral to the anterior nudline.

Indication

  • ①Fullness sensation in the chest and hypochondrium,bronchitis, asthma;
  • ②mammary abscesses;
  • ③vomiting.

Method

Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.