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CV19 · 任脉

Zigong zǐ gōng · 紫宫

Location. On the chest, on the anterior midline, level with the second intercostal space.

The name refers to the purple palace; part of the group of chest points named after palace halls.

定位。胸部,前正中线上,平第 2 肋间。

穴名取紫宫(宫室之名);属胸部以宫室命名的一组腧穴。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
Over the sternum; gentle pressure only. Needling is a practitioner concern.

Other points on the Conception Vessel

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