Stomach 12-25 Star Points Flashcards
Stomach 12 Name
Empty Basin
Stomach 12 Location
In the midpoint of the supraclavicular fossa, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline
Stomach 12 Needling
0.3-0.5 perp
Stomach 12 Caution
Artery and pneumothorax
Pregnancy
Stomach 12 Action
Descends lung qi
Clear heat from chest
Activate channel, alleviate pain
ST 12 Indication
Where channel starts its branches
Drains lymph in neck with k27
All yang meeting point except UB
Clears mind and spirit from stomach disharmony
ST 18 Name
Root of the Breast
ST 18 Location
On the chest directly below the nipple on lower border of breast, 5th intercostal, 4 cun lateral midline
STS 18 Needling
0.3-0.5 perp
ST 18 Caution
Deep needling puncture lung
ST 18 Action
Benefits the breast
Reduces Swelling
Unbinds Chest
Alleviates cough and wheezing
ST 18 Indication
D&D lungs when liver qi stag causes chest issues
Go to point for breast tissue
Premenstrual tenderness
Difficulty with lactation
ST 19 Name
Not Contained
ST 19 Location
6 cun above umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to CV 14 (Start of 2 cun)
ST 19 Needling
Perp 0.5-0.8