Ren20 Huagai ( Vc20 )

Location On the the anterior midline , at the midpoint of the sternal angle , at the level with the first intercostal space

Indications pain in intercostal region , asthma , cough .

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

Vasculature See Zhungting ( Ren 16 ) .

Innervation The anterior cutaneous branch of the firsi intercostal nerve .