Stomach 13

ST 13 / Qihu / Qi Door

POINT LOCATION

At the lower border of the middle of the clavicle, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline, directly below ST12

 

INDICATIONS / CONDITIONS TREATED

• Fullness in the chest

• Asthma

• Cough

• Hiccups

• Chest and rib pain

 

TCM ACTIONS

• Descends Qi
• Opens the chest

 

TCM PATTERNS TREATED

• LU Rebellious Qi

Cautions

• Pneumothorax