氣戶

氣戶 is also named 气户, ST13, Qihu
Qihu
Qihu

Qihu(ST13,气户) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Yangming Stomach Meridian of Foot.

Location

On the lower border of the midpoint of the clavicle, 4 cun Iateral to the anterior midline.

Indication

  • ①Bronchitis, asthma, hiccup, and other diseases due to the disharmony of ascending and descending of qi;
  • ②chest pain and fullness.

Method

Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.