REN-19 Zigong - Purple Palace
| English: | Purple Palace |
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Location
- On the midline oft the sternum, level with the junction of the second intercostal space and the sternum.
- 1.6 cun above REN-17 Shanzhong level with the second intercostal space.
Needling
- Transverse insertion directed superiorly or inferiorly along the channel, 0.5-1 cun.
- Puncture subcutaneously 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
- Moxibustion is applicable.
Command Functions
Actions
- Unbinds the chest
- Regulates Qi
- Descends Qi
Indications
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Combinations
Cough with rebellious Qi and agitation | Difficult ingestion | Bone pain |
Contraindications
Notes
- This is a good point for female breast tenderness before or after menstruation.
Five Elements Spirit Perspective
| Spirit of the Point | Purple Palace is a spiritual, celestial palace and the point where the Conception Vessel merges into the Heart; it is at this point that the Heart is directly communicated with. Purple is the pole star's color, the guide in the sky, and purple was worn by emperors. The Heart does nothing; it simply is. Here the Lungs are emphasized along with the Heart. It is a royal palace bringing richness and the color of royalty. |
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| Worsley | Location: On the front midline, 1.6 ACI above REN-18, level with the 2nd intercostal space and with KI-25. |
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