Stomach 12

ST 12 / Quepen / Empty Basin

POINT LOCATION

In the midpoint of the supraclavicular fossa, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

 

INDICATIONS / CONDITIONS TREATED

• Cough

• Asthma

• Dyspnea

• Sore throat

• Local pain of the clavicular region

 

TCM ACTIONS

• Descends Rebellious Qi
• Opens the chest

 

TCM PATTERNS TREATED

• ST Qi Deficiency
• ST Rebellious Qi

Cautions

• Pneumothorax
• Underlying vasculature
• Contraindicated for pregnancy