氣戶

Qihu(ST13,气户) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Yangming Stomach Meridian of Foot.

Location

On the lower border of the midpoint of the clavicle, 4 cun Iateral to the anterior midline.

Indication

• ①Bronchitis, asthma, hiccup, and other diseases due to the disharmony of ascending and descending of qi;
• ②chest pain and fullness.

Method

Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.