ST 15 — Wū Yì (屋翳) — Room Screen
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1. Overview
ST 15 — Wū Yì (屋翳) — is an acupuncture point on the Stomach meridian. Its English name, Room Screen, 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 15 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the chest, in the second intercostal space, 4 cun lateral the the midline, on the mamillary line. Note:First locate the costal cartilage of the second rib which is level with the sternal angle, then locate the second intercostal space below it. Note: In males the nipple is in the fourth intercostal space.
3. Actions
- Descends Rebellious Qi
- Unbinds the chest
- Benefits the breasts
- Alleviates pain and itching of the skin
4. Indications
- Cough
- Wheezing
- Dyspnea
- Shortness of breath
- Coughing of pus and Blood
- Generalized itching
- Heaviness of the body
- Pain and weakness of the limbs
- Mastitis
5. Needling
Transverse-oblique insertion laterally or medially along the intercostal space 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 15 Wū Yì (Room Screen) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use ST 15 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Coughing, 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.
