Acupuncture points on and near the breast itself include the Tanzhong point, the Phase Gate point, the Tianchi point, the Breast Center point, and the Breast Root point.
1. Danzhong point: in the chest, horizontal flat 4th intercostal space, on the front center line. It has the effect of regulating qi and relieving pain, and relieving qi in the chest. Clinically, it can be used for breast disorders such as low breast milk and mastitis.
2. Phase Gate Point: In the chest, at the 6th intercostal space, 4 inches away from the anterior midline. It has the effects of dispersing the liver and strengthening the spleen, harmonizing the stomach and lowering the rebellious Qi (harmonizing the stomach Qi and bringing down the rebellious Qi). Clinically, it can be used for localized diseases, such as distension and pain in the chest and ribs, heat in the chest, intercostal neuritis, and so on.
3. Tianchi point: sitting or lying on the back, in the chest, when the 4th intercostal space, 1 inch outside the nipple, 5 inches away from the front center line. It has the effect of relieving cough and asthma, resolving phlegm and dispersing knots by broadening the chest and regulating qi, activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Clinically, it can be used for lung diseases, such as cough, asthma and so on.
4. Breast Middle Point: In the chest, in the center of the nipple. It is clinically used for treating carbuncle (a purulent disease caused by the redness, swelling and pain of the breasts and the poor discharge of milk) and difficult labor.
5. Breast Root Point: in the chest, directly below the nipple, at the 5th intercostal space, 4 inches away from the anterior midline. It has the effects of relieving cough and asthma, relieving Qi in the chest, promoting lactation and removing blood stasis. Clinically, it is the main treatment for breast diseases, such as carbuncle and mastitis.
The treatment for the acupuncture point should be operated by professional doctors and should not be operated by oneself.