ST16

Yingchuang(ST16,膺窗) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Yangming Stomach Meridian of Foot.

Location

In the 3rd intercostals space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

Indication

• ①Bronchitis, asthma, whooshing pus and blood;
• ②pain and fullness sensation in the chest;
• ③mammary abscess.

Method

Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.