ST11 - Qishe (Stomach Point 11)
Point features
Where is it located
ST11 is located at the base of the neck, in the depression between the head of the clavicle and the upper margin of the sternum, behind the sternocleidomastoid muscle, at the level of the jugular notch.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Regulates Qi and opens the chest
- Relieves cough and dyspnea
- Removes obstructions from the meridian
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Asthma
- Neck swelling and laryngeal pain
- Difficulty swallowing
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with ST11, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
ST11 is an important passage point for energy rising towards the head. It is used in respiratory and otolaryngological treatments, but also in cases of chest energy stagnation.
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What you can find with AcupointsMap:
- Interactive 3D visualization of the point
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- Needle insertion methods and detailed localization
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- Associated pathology sheets
- Treatment management on patients and connection with the 3D mannequin
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