Point features

Where is it located

ST14 is located on the chest, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline, in the intercostal space between the second and third ribs, on the mammillary line.

Functions

• Regulates and descends the Lung Qi
• Calms the cough
• Clears the chest of obstructions

What is it for

• Dry or productive cough
• Shortness of breath and chest tightness
• Intercostal pain

📲 In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with ST14, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

ST14 is part of the sequence of thoracic points of the Stomach meridian, often used in treatments for respiratory disorders due to Phlegm accumulation, but also for intercostal pain of energetic or muscular origin.

Available on the AcupointsMap app:

• Interactive 3D visualization of the point
• Complete functions and therapeutic indications
• Needle insertion methods and detailed localization
• Complete pathway of the meridian of Stomach
• Main, Luo, Divergent, Muscle and Extraordinary Meridians
• Associated pathology sheets
• Treatment management on patients and connection with the 3D mannequin

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