Continuing the powerful points theme of a few weeks ago - today is about CON 17 (Ren or CV 17). It is situated at the centre of the chest level with the 4th intercostal space, between the nipples. Some traditional texts say it is forbidden to needle but as long as the needle is inserted no longer that 0.5 cm using a transverse direction - there is usually no problem regards vital organ puncture. Never use a perpendicular approach. It is a major point is treating many heart conditions such as chest constriction, pain and heaviness in the region, palpitation, arrhythmia, wheezing and coughing.
The main use of this point - especially using acupressure is that it calms the mind and spirit and is extensively used in panic attacks, anxiety, grief, sadness, insomnia and hysteria. It is considered to be the anterior aspect of the Heart chakra and, as such, is the most central point in the body. Together with Extra 1 (Yintang) it represents one of the two most powerful points on the body for calming the mind and may be used in many emotional and psychosomatic conditions. As a chakra point its 'partners' that may be used with it so as to give an all round treatment are the Solar Plexus chakra at Con 14, the Intercostal chakra at SP 21 and the Ear chakra at TE 17. All these points may be used in self help as part of a meditation programme or with a client. Check it out
No comments:
Post a Comment