ST30

Qichong(ST30,气冲) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Yangming Stomach Meridian of Foot.

Location

Slightly superior to the groin, 5 cun below the centre of the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

Indication

• ①Lower abdominal pain, borborygmus;
• ⑦hernia;
• ③irregular menstruation, leucorrhea, impotence, swelling of the vulva.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.