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ST 13 Acupuncture Point

ST 13 Acupuncture Point

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
ST 13 Acupuncture Point

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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