ST 13 Acupuncture Point is called as qì hù. Qi means Vital energy. Hu means Door. This point is on the upper part of the chest, like a door for the Qi, the vital energy of the Lung and Stomach.
ST 13 Acupuncture Point Location
In the infraclavicular fossa, on the midclavicular line, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. Needle obliquely 0.3 – 0.5 cun.
Inferior border of the clavicle, 4 cun lateral to midline
ST 13 Acupuncture Point Names
qì hù 氣戶
Stomach 13 Qi Door
Speciality
Meeting Point on the Stomach Channel with the Kidney, Gall Bladder, Large Intestine, Triple Energiser, Pericardium and Lung Channels
Caution
Functions
- Subdues rebellious qi
- Unbinds the chest
Indication
- Fullness in the chest
- Asthma
- Cough
- Hiccup
- Pain in the chest and Hypochondrium
- fullness of the chest and lateral costal region, cough, wheezing asthma, stiff neck
Diseases
Asthma and respiratory disorders.
Discomfort
Area of Protection
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