Upper Sternal Point

The significance of the upper thoracic point The main function is anticonvulsant, protective and regulating cardiac activity. Along with the general effect on the body, it has a distinct stimulating effect on the gastrointestinal tract. The effect can be effective for inflammatory processes in the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines, for acute pain in the stomach and intestines, as well as for constipation. From the point of view of Eastern reflexology, the exit point of the nerve at the end of the pulmonary sulcus “has very great stimulating energy.” In Sanskrit "p" means exhalation, energy, stopping the heart and lungs. “Sun” – Sun and the Sun represents spirit, breath.

Functions

It is the center of the D meridian, located between the greater and lesser tuberosities of the humerus, the point of the pericardium. The greatest power according to the Chinese classification and generally accepted according to Western theory. The meridian corresponds to the Grand Channel, which is connected to the collateral meridian of the heart. It has connections with nerve centers - the hypothalamus, limbic system, visceral organs, autonomic nervous system, immune and endocrine systems, regulation of tissue trophism. When this point is worked on, the therapeutic effect extends to all structures of the human body, heart rate and pressure are regulated.