Skip to content

ST 12 Acupuncture Point

ST 12 Acupuncture Point

ST 12 Acupuncture Point is called as quē pén. Que means Depression. Pen means Basin. Quepen refers to the Supraclavicular fossa, where the point is located.

ST 12 Acupuncture Point
ST 12 Acupuncture Point

ST 12 Acupuncture Point Location

At the midpoint of the supraclavicular fossa, posterior to the clavicle, on the midclavicular line, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. Needle perpendicularly 0.3 – 0.5 cun.

Supraclavicular fossa, 4 cun lateral to midline

ST 12 Acupuncture Point Names

quē pén 缺盆

Stomach 12 Empty Basin

Speciality

  • Meeting Point on the Stomach Channel with the Large Intestine, Small Intestine, Triple Energiser, Lung and Gall Bladder Channels

Caution

Do not use if pregnancy is known or suspected

Functions

  • Subdues rebellious qi
  • Clears heat from chest
  • ACAP

Indication

  • Cough
  • Asthma
  • Sore Throat
  • Pain in the supraclavicular fossa
  • cough, coughing up blood, dyspnea, fullness and heat in chest
  • pain in supraclavicular fossa, shoulder pain that radiates to neck, inability to raise shoulder

Diseases

Limited shoulder movement and pain, supraclavicular fossa pain and throat pain and swelling.

Discomfort

Area of Protection

Leave your ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review to show us your support!

Acupuncture Points

Leave your ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review to show us your support!

Acupuncture Channels/Meridians

Legal Disclaimer Notice: The information provided on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. You should not use the information on this site for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem. You should not stop taking any medication without first consulting your physician.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *