ST10 - Shuitu (Stomach Point 10)
Point features
Where is it located
ST10 is located on the anterior side of the neck, at the midpoint of the line connecting ST9 (Renying) to ST11 (Qishe), on the anterior margin of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Dissolves Phlegm
- Regulates the Qi of the throat and chest
- Relieves cough and dyspnea
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Cough with phlegm
- Hoarseness and pharyngeal obstruction
- Pain and swelling of the neck
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with ST10, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
ST10 is frequently used in respiratory protocols of TCM, especially in the presence of phlegm stagnation in the pharyngo-laryngeal tract. It is considered a secondary but effective point in treatments for laryngitis and obstructions of chest Qi.
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What you can find with AcupointsMap:
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