K24 Lingxu ( R24 )

Location In the third intercostal space , 2 cun lateral to the Ren Meridian

Indications Cough , asthma , fullness in the chest and hypochondriac region , mastitis .

Method Puncture obliquely - 0 . 3 - 0 . 5 inch . Moxibustion is applicable .

Vasculature The third intercostal artery and vein .

Innervation The anterior cutaneous branch of the third intercostal nerve ; deeper , the third intercostal nerve .