ST16
ST16 is also named 膺窗, Yingchuang
Yingchuang
Yingchuang(ST16,膺窗) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Yangming Stomach Meridian of Foot.
Location
In the 3rd intercostals space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Indication
- ①Bronchitis, asthma, whooshing pus and blood;
- ②pain and fullness sensation in the chest;
- ③mammary abscess.
Method
Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.