SP 17 Acupuncture Point is called as shí dòu. Shi means Food. Dou means Sinus. This point is infero-lateral to the nipple and in its deep region there is a sinus in which milk is stored. This point is used to promote absorption of food and for tonification..
SP 17 Acupuncture Point Location
5th intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to midline
On the lateral chest, in the fifth intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to anterior midline. Needle obliquely 0.3 – 0.5 cun.
SP 17 Acupuncture Point Names
⻝⾷食竇 shí dòu
Spleen 17 Food Hole
Speciality
Food Cavity
Functions
- Dissipates accumulation of food and fluids and promotes digestion
Indication
- Sensation of fullness in the chest
- Pain in the chest
- Pain in the hypochondriac region
- fullness in chest and lateral costal region
- water swelling of abdomen, belching, vomiting after eating
- cough, swelling of breasts
Diseases
Diaphragm pain.
Discomfort
Area of Protection
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