Stomach 16, Abbreviated as ST 16, Transliterated Yingchuang in Chinese, Breast Window in English.
ST 16 Acupuncture Point Location:
On the chest, in the 3rd intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior median line.
ST 16 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Cough and asthma
- Distention and pain in the chest and hypochondria
- Acute mastitis
ST 16 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Descends rebellious Qi, alleviates cough, and benefits the breasts.
