ST10 (Shuitu, “Water Prominence”) is an acupuncture point on the Stomach Meridian. It is located on the neck, on the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, directly inferior to ST9 (Renying) and superior to ST11 (Qishe), at the level of the inferior border of the cricoid cartilage. It descends rebellious Qi, benefits the throat and neck, alleviates cough and wheezing.
On the neck, on the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, directly inferior to ST9 (Renying) and superior to ST11 (Qishe), at the level of the inferior border of the cricoid cartilage.
Perpendicular or slightly posterior-medial insertion 0.3-0.8 cun. Avoid the carotid artery, which lies just posterior to the point, and the jugular vein. Deep insertion toward the trachea is contraindicated.
Descends rebellious Qi, benefits the throat and neck, alleviates cough and wheezing..
Cough with rebellious upward-moving Qi, throat swelling, pharyngeal swelling, throat pain, shortness of breath, wheezing, inability to lie down due to dyspnea, pharyngeal obstruction, difficulty breathing, sore throat..
Shuitu is a key local point for acute conditions of the throat and lungs. Its classical indications strongly emphasize its ability to resolve swelling and obstruction in the throat while simultaneously descending rebellious lung Qi. This makes it effective for severe cough, wheezing, and dyspnea, particularly when accompanied by a sense of blockage or swelling in the pharynx or larynx.
ST10 is one of 45 points on the Stomach Meridian. Nearby points:
ST10 (Shuitu) is located on the neck, on the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, directly inferior to ST9 (Renying) and superior to ST11 (Qishe), at the level of the inferior border of the cricoid cartilage.
ST10 descends rebellious Qi, benefits the throat and neck, alleviates cough and wheezing. Common clinical indications include cough with rebellious upward-moving Qi, throat swelling, pharyngeal swelling, throat pain, shortness of breath, wheezing, inability to lie down due to dyspnea, pharyngeal obstruction, difficulty breathing, sore throat.
Perpendicular or slightly posterior-medial insertion 0.3-0.8 cun. Avoid the carotid artery, which lies just posterior to the point, and the jugular vein. Deep insertion toward the trachea is contraindicated.
ST10 is a point on the Stomach Meridian (Zú Yángmíng Wèijīng).