ST 18 Acupuncture Point is called as rǔ gēn. Ru means Breast. Gen means Root. This point is at the root of the Breast.
ST 18 Acupuncture Point Location
On the chest, on the midclavicular line, in the fifth intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. Needle obliquely 0.3 – 0.5 cun.
Directly below the nipple, in the fifth intercostal space
ST 18 Acupuncture Point Names
rǔ gēn 乳根
Stomach 18 Breast Root
Speciality
Caution
Functions
- Benefits the breasts and reduces swelling
- Unbinds the chest and alleviates cough and wheezing
Indication
- Cough
- Asthma
- Mastitis
- Lactation Deficiency
- Pain in the chest
- breast abscess, breast pain, scanty lactation
- Cough, chest oppression, sudden turmoil
Diseases
Chest pain and respiratory disorders.
Discomfort
Area of Protection
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