ST20 (Chengman, “Receiving Fullness”) is an acupuncture point on the Stomach Meridian. It is located on the upper abdomen, 5 cun superior to the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline. It harmonizes middle jiao, alleviates pain.
On the upper abdomen, 5 cun superior to the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.5 cun.
Harmonizes middle jiao, alleviates pain.
Abdominal distention, stomach pain, vomiting, indigestion.
Chengman is a significant point for harmonizing the middle jiao, making it effective for a range of digestive disorders including abdominal distention, pain, vomiting, and indigestion. It helps to regulate the ascending and descending functions of the Stomach and Spleen, addressing both excess and deficiency patterns. It is often combined with ST25 for chronic abdominal pain and fullness.
ST20 is one of 45 points on the Stomach Meridian. Nearby points:
ST20 (Chengman) is located on the upper abdomen, 5 cun superior to the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
ST20 harmonizes middle jiao, alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include abdominal distention, stomach pain, vomiting, indigestion.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.5 cun.
ST20 is a point on the Stomach Meridian (Zú Yángmíng Wèijīng).