ST15 Wuyi

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ST15 (Wuyi, “Wuyi”) is an acupuncture point on the Stomach Meridian. It is located on the chest, in the second intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. This point is located 1.6 cun inferior to Kufang (ST14) and 1.6 cun superior to Yingchuang (ST16). It descends rebellious Lung Qi, alleviates cough and wheezing, resolves phlegm, relieves pain, and dispels swelling.

Location

On the chest, in the second intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. This point is located 1.6 cun inferior to Kufang (ST14) and 1.6 cun superior to Yingchuang (ST16).

Needling

Oblique or transverse-oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Avoid deep perpendicular insertion to prevent pneumothorax.

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TCM functions

Descends rebellious Lung Qi, alleviates cough and wheezing, resolves phlegm, relieves pain, and dispels swelling..

Indications

Cough with rebellious Qi, spitting blood, turbid phlegm, pus-like sputum, phlegm-fluid retention, generalized body swelling, skin pain that prevents clothing from touching it, numbness, clonic spasm (chizong), chest and back pain, inability to taste, chest fullness, shortness of breath, asthma, difficulty breathing..

Clinical notes

Wuyi is a significant local point on the chest for treating disorders of the Lung. Its classical indications emphasize its ability to address productive coughs with phlegm, pus, or blood, as well as conditions of rebellious Qi like wheezing and shortness of breath. It is also noted for treating generalized edema with skin pain, a condition where the skin is so sensitive that even clothing causes discomfort, suggesting its use in severe fluid accumulation affecting the superficial layers of the body.

On the Stomach channel

ST15 is one of 45 points on the Stomach Meridian. Nearby points:

ST11ST12ST13ST14ST16ST17ST18ST19

Frequently asked questions

Where is ST15 located?

ST15 (Wuyi) is located on the chest, in the second intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. This point is located 1.6 cun inferior to Kufang (ST14) and 1.6 cun superior to Yingchuang (ST16).

What is ST15 used for?

ST15 descends rebellious Lung Qi, alleviates cough and wheezing, resolves phlegm, relieves pain, and dispels swelling. Common clinical indications include cough with rebellious Qi, spitting blood, turbid phlegm, pus-like sputum, phlegm-fluid retention, generalized body swelling, skin pain that prevents clothing from touching it, numbness, clonic spasm (chizong), chest and back pain, inability to taste, chest fullness, shortness of breath, asthma, difficulty breathing.

How is ST15 needled?

Oblique or transverse-oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Avoid deep perpendicular insertion to prevent pneumothorax. Caution: Overlies the thoracic cavity — risk of PNEUMOTHORAX. Needle obliquely or transversely, never deeply or perpendicularly toward the chest wall.

Which meridian is ST15 on?

ST15 is a point on the Stomach Meridian (Zú Yángmíng Wèijīng).

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