ST 18 ST18 Breast Root Rugen 乳根 stomach 18 Stomach 18 st18
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ST 18 ST18
ST 18 ST18

ST 18 - Breast Root

ST 18 Point Location

Location

4 cun lateral to the AML in the 5th ICS.

Actions

  • Any issues with the breasts - mastitis, pain/swelling, insufficient lactation.
  • Chest tightness/oppression, asthma, cough.

ST 18 Cautions

Precautions:

  • No Deep Needle (NDN): No Deep Needling.
  • General (X): General precautions.

Additional Cautions:

Oblique insertion only.

For a more comprehensive list of all cautions, see our precautions and contraindications page.

Relationships
Nearby Points (5)
Related TCM Patterns (1)
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