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Food Cavity

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Acupoint Name：Food Cavity Acupoint

Acupoint Code：SP-17

PinYin：shidou

Associated Meridian：The Spleen channel of Foot, Greater Yin

Main Diseases for Treatment

1.Respiratory system diseases: bronchitis, pneumonia, pleurisy, intercostal neuralgia;
2.Others: hepatitis, abdominal distension with edema, urinary retention, belching, nausea.

Acupoint Location

On the lateral side of the chest, at the fifth intercostal space, 6 cun from the anterior midline. (This acupoint is bilateral, one on each side.)

Acupoint Selection Techniques

On the lateral side of the chest, at the fifth intercostal space, 6 cun from the anterior midline. (This acupoint is bilateral, one on each side.)

Acupoint Chart