Stomach 12 (ST 12)
Pinyin Name & English Translation
Quepen, Empty Basin
Location
In the midpoint of the supraclavicular fossa, 4 cun lateral to the Ren meridian.
Indications
Cough, asthma, sore throat, pain in the supraclavicular fossa.
Traditional Action
Subdues rebellious Qi.
Contraindications
Avoid puncturing the artery.
References:
Maciocia, Giovanni. The Foundations of Chinese Medicine. London: Churchill Livingstone, 1989
O’Connor, John and Bensky, Dan, trans. Acupuncture, A Comprehensive Text. Seattle: Eastland Press, 1981
Xinnong, Cheng, et al. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 1987.