ST14 (Kufang, “Storehouse”) is an acupuncture point on the Stomach Meridian. It is located in the first intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. It regulates qi, alleviates cough and asthma, unbinds chest.
In the first intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Oblique or perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Deep insertion carries a risk of pneumothorax.
Regulates qi, alleviates cough and asthma, unbinds chest.
Cough, asthma, chest pain, mastitis.
Kufang is primarily used to unbind the chest and regulate qi, making it valuable for cough, asthma, and chest oppression, especially when accompanied by pain or distention. It helps to resolve phlegm and descend rebellious qi in the upper jiao. This point is also empirically used for mastitis and breast pain due to its location on the breast.
ST14 is one of 45 points on the Stomach Meridian. Nearby points:
ST14 (Kufang) is located in the first intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
ST14 regulates qi, alleviates cough and asthma, unbinds chest. Common clinical indications include cough, asthma, chest pain, mastitis.
Oblique or perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Deep insertion carries a risk of pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
ST14 is a point on the Stomach Meridian (Zú Yángmíng Wèijīng).