ST30 (Qichong, “Qi Thoroughfare”) is the Meeting point of the Stomach and Chong channels point of the Stomach Meridian. It is located on the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the superior border of the pubic symphysis, in the inguinal region, medial to the femoral artery. It regulates Qi in the Lower Jiao, warms the Lower Jiao, regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), and subdues rebellious Qi.
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the superior border of the pubic symphysis, in the inguinal region, medial to the femoral artery.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion, 0.5 to 1.5 cun. Avoid the femoral artery, which is typically just lateral to the point. Oblique inferomedial insertion is also used for hernia.
Regulates Qi in the Lower Jiao, warms the Lower Jiao, regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), and subdues rebellious Qi..
Accumulation in the lower abdomen, cold in the lower Jiao, hernia, genital pain and swelling, impotence, infertility, irregular menstruation, uterine bleeding, difficult urination, abdominal fullness, rebellious Qi rising to the chest, pain in the lower back and spine, pain and coldness in the knees and shins, testicular pain, abdominal pain, impotence with itching, difficult labor, retained placenta, postpartum abdominal pain, dizziness, fainting, kidney-related foot qi with swelling and heat..
Qichong is a crucial point for treating disorders of the Lower Jiao and the genitourinary system, reflecting its name as a 'Qi Thoroughfare' and its connection to the Chong Mai. It is particularly effective for hernia, whether inguinal or abdominal, and for various gynecological issues like irregular menstruation and infertility by regulating Qi and blood in the uterus. Its ability to address rebellious Qi makes it useful for conditions where Qi surges upward from the lower abdomen, as described in the Jin Gui Yao Lue.
ST30 is one of 45 points on the Stomach Meridian. Nearby points:
ST30 (Qichong) is located on the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the superior border of the pubic symphysis, in the inguinal region, medial to the femoral artery.
ST30 regulates Qi in the Lower Jiao, warms the Lower Jiao, regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), and subdues rebellious Qi. Common clinical indications include accumulation in the lower abdomen, cold in the lower Jiao, hernia, genital pain and swelling, impotence, infertility, irregular menstruation, uterine bleeding, difficult urination, abdominal fullness, rebellious Qi rising to the chest, pain in the lower back and spine, pain and coldness in the knees and shins, testicular pain, abdominal pain, impotence with itching, difficult labor, retained placenta, postpartum abdominal pain, dizziness, fainting, kidney-related foot qi with swelling and heat.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion, 0.5 to 1.5 cun. Avoid the femoral artery, which is typically just lateral to the point. Oblique inferomedial insertion is also used for hernia. Caution: The femoral artery and vein are located just lateral to this point, and the spermatic cord in males is also in this vicinity. Deep or lateral needling should be performed with caution.
ST30 is a point on the Stomach Meridian (Zú Yángmíng Wèijīng).