SP-21

Great Embracement

Dabao · 大包 · ต้าเป่า

SpleenGreat Luo of the SpleenDogCat

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Location

On the lateral trunk in the 11th intercostal space, at mid-body height.

Landmark: 11th intercostal space at mid-trunk.

Actions and Indications

Frees the channels of the whole body and harmonises blood and qi.

Needling

Oblique along the rib, 0.3-0.5 cm.

Cautions

Never perpendicular and deep — risk of pneumothorax.

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Conditions That Use This Point

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