ST16 (Yingchuang, “Breast Window”) is an acupuncture point on the Stomach Meridian. It is located in the third intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. It regulates qi, alleviates cough and asthma, unbinds chest.
In the third 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.
Yingchuang, meaning 'Breast Window,' is a key point for unbinding the chest, regulating qi, and alleviating cough and asthma, especially when accompanied by pain or distention in the breast region. It is widely used for breast disorders such as mastitis, breast pain, and insufficient lactation. Its ability to move qi and blood makes it effective for local stagnation.
ST16 is one of 45 points on the Stomach Meridian. Nearby points:
ST16 (Yingchuang) is located in the third intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
ST16 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.
ST16 is a point on the Stomach Meridian (Zú Yángmíng Wèijīng).