Ren 17
Ren17, also called “Sea of Qi,”, “Chest Center,” or “Revealing the Heart” This is a powerful acupoint to open the chest. I tend to use it when a person has a “heavy heart” or perhaps holds tension in their chest due to anxiety. I know it will be useful when a person catches themself holding their breath throughout the day, as one of its many benefits is to “unbind the chest.” This point is indicated to clear phlegm/congestion of chest, loosen the chest, disinhibit the diaphragm, resolve anxiety or panic attack, calm heart palpitations, and because of its downward action, [...]