Sp18 Tianxi ( Rp18 )

Location In the fourth intercostal space , 6 cun lateral to the Ren Meridian

Indications Fullness and pain in the chest and hypochondrium , cough , hiccup , mastitis , insufficient lactation .

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

Vasculature The branches of the lateral thoracic artery and vein , the thoracoepigastric artery and vein , the fourth intercostal artery and vein .

Innervation The lateral cutaneous branch of the fourth intercostal nerve .