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This point, on the neck, benefits the throat and descends rebellious Lung qi.
Location
On the neck, on the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, midway between ST-9 and ST-11.
Anatomy
On the anterior border of sternocleidomastoid; the superior thyroid artery; the cutaneous cervical nerve and, deep, the sympathetic trunk.
Actions & Functions
- Benefits the throat
- Descends rebellious qi and relieves cough and asthma
Indications
Sore throat, cough and asthma, and goitre.
Needling
0.3-0.4 cun, perpendicular insertion, avoiding the vessels.
Moxibustion Suitability
Moxibustion may be used with caution.
Point Combinations
With ST-9 and CV-22 for throat disorders and goitre.
Classical Text References
Used for cough, asthma and throat disorders.
Cautions & Contraindications
Avoid the carotid artery and thyroid vessels.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
