ST 13 — Qì Hù (气户) — Qi's Door
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1. Overview
ST 13 — Qì Hù (气户) — is an acupuncture point on the Stomach meridian. Its English name, Qi's Door, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use ST 13 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
At the middle of the inferior border of the clavicle, 4 cun lateral to CV-21 Xuanji.
3. Actions
- Descends Qi
- Unbinds the chest
4. Indications
- Fullness and distention of the chest and lateral costal region
- Chest and upper back pain
- Cough
- Dyspnea
- Asthma
- Wheezing
- Hematemesis
- Hiccup
- Inability to taste food
5. Needling
Transverse-oblique insertion, laterally or medially 0.5 to 0.8 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
ST 13 Qì Hù (Qi's Door) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use ST 13 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Back pain, Cough, Asthma. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
