ST 20 — Chéng Mǎn (承满) — Supporting Fullness
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1. Overview
ST 20 — Chéng Mǎn (承满) — is an acupuncture point on the Stomach meridian. Its English name, Supporting Fullness, 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 20 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the abdomen 5 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to CV-13 Shangwan.
3. Actions
- Harmonizes the Middle Jiao
- Descends Rebellious Lung or Stomach Qi
4. Indications
- Abdominal distention
- Vomiting
- Gastric pain
- Anorexia
- Hematemesis
- Hemoptysis
- Difficult ingestion
- Diarrhea
- Hardness and pain of the lateral costal region
5. Needling
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1 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 20 Chéng Mǎn (Supporting Fullness) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use ST 20 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Diarrhea. 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.
