ST 18 Acupuncture Point

Stomach 18, Abbreviated as ST 18, Transliterated Rugen in Chinese, Breast Root in English.

ST 18 Acupuncture Point Location:

On the chest, directly below the nipple, at the base of the breast, in the 5th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior median line.

ST 18 Acupuncture Point Indications:

  • Acute mastitis, insufficient lactation
  • Chest pain, cough and asthma

ST 18 Acupuncture Point Benefits:

Benefits the breasts, frees the chest, alleviates cough and wheezing.