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ST-21
  Location 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, 4 cun above the umbilicus (or 4 cun below the subcostal angle). How to find The distance between the sternocostal angle and the centre of the umbilicus can be divided into 8 cun, which can vary considerably from the patient’s finger cun; therefore, only proportional cun measurements should be used (helpful tool: elastic tape ➞ 2.3.1). Quick method: Find the midpoint between the umbilicus and the sternocostal angle (➞ Ren-12) by using the spreading hands technique (➞ 2.3.3), then measure 2 cun in a lateral direction to locate ST-21. Depending on the shape of the thorax, this can be located on the lower rib cage. Located on the same level are ➞ Ren-12 (anterior midline) and ➞ KID-19 (0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline). Actions/Indications ● Regulates the Qi, harmonises the Middle Burner, eliminates stagnation, raises the Qi and stops diarrhoea Special features Important local point for distension and pain in the epigastrium and the lateral abdomen | |
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