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What are the functions of massaging Yuzhong acupoint

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Asked on:Apr 07, 2026 03:33 PM

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  • Alexa Alexa

    Apr 07, 2026

    The Yuzhong acupoint is located on the chest. I believe many friends are not familiar with this acupoint. Today, why not let the editor show you the effect of massaging the Yuzhong acupoint.

    The function of massaging Yuzhong acupoints

    Alias: Yuzhong point.

    Function: Anger and aphrodisiac.

    Treatment method: If the condition is cold, more tonic needles will be retained or moxibustion will be used; if the condition is hot, the purging needles will release the qi.

    Location: On the chest, 1st intercostal space, 2 inches lateral to the anterior midline.

    Anatomy: In the pectoralis major muscle, there are the external intercostal ligament and the internal and external intercostal muscles; the uppermost intercostal artery and vein; the cutaneous branch of the supraclavicular nerve and the first intercostal nerve.

    Indications: 1. Cough, asthma, chest and hypochondrium fullness;

    2. Not addicted to food.

    Operation: Pierce 0.5~0.8 inches obliquely or flatly.

    Clinical application: It is commonly used in modern times to treat bronchitis, bronchial asthma, intercostal neuralgia, etc.

    Compatibility: When used with Tanzhong, it is mainly used to treat cough and asthma.