ST14 Kufang

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ST14 (Kufang, “Kufang”) is an acupuncture point on the Stomach Meridian. It is located on the upper chest, in the first intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline, directly inferior to ST13 (Qihu). It descends rebellious Lung Qi, stops cough and wheezing, resolves phlegm and pus, and unbinds the chest.

Location

On the upper chest, in the first intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline, directly inferior to ST13 (Qihu).

Needling

Transverse-oblique insertion 0.5 to 1.0 cun, or subcutaneous insertion along the intercostal space. Perpendicular insertion carries a high risk of causing a pneumothorax.

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TCM functions

Descends rebellious Lung Qi, stops cough and wheezing, resolves phlegm and pus, and unbinds the chest..

Indications

Fullness in the chest and hypochondrium, rebellious upward-moving cough, shallow breathing, profuse sputum that is turbid, frothy, purulent, or bloody, fullness in the chest, abdomen, and both hypochondria, panting, lung cold with cough and wheezing..

Clinical notes

Kufang is a primary local point for treating severe Lung conditions characterized by chest fullness and productive cough. Its name, 'Storehouse Chamber,' highlights its role in managing the contents of the chest. It is particularly effective for clearing phlegm-heat and pus from the Lungs, as seen in conditions like lung abscess or bronchitis with purulent sputum. Due to its location over the lung, oblique needling away from the organ is essential.

On the Stomach channel

ST14 is one of 45 points on the Stomach Meridian. Nearby points:

ST10ST11ST12ST13ST15ST16ST17ST18

Frequently asked questions

Where is ST14 located?

ST14 (Kufang) is located on the upper chest, in the first intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline, directly inferior to ST13 (Qihu).

What is ST14 used for?

ST14 descends rebellious Lung Qi, stops cough and wheezing, resolves phlegm and pus, and unbinds the chest. Common clinical indications include fullness in the chest and hypochondrium, rebellious upward-moving cough, shallow breathing, profuse sputum that is turbid, frothy, purulent, or bloody, fullness in the chest, abdomen, and both hypochondria, panting, lung cold with cough and wheezing.

How is ST14 needled?

Transverse-oblique insertion 0.5 to 1.0 cun, or subcutaneous insertion along the intercostal space. Perpendicular insertion carries a high risk of causing a pneumothorax. Caution: Overlies the thoracic cavity — risk of PNEUMOTHORAX. Needle obliquely or transversely, never deeply or perpendicularly toward the chest wall.

Which meridian is ST14 on?

ST14 is a point on the Stomach Meridian (Zú Yángmíng Wèijīng).

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