Acupoint+ST-18+Ru+Gen

**ST18 ** ** • **   **Ru Gen**    •    **Stomach** <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"> **18** <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Breast Root. = = =Location= In the 5th intercostal space, directly below the nipple.

=Point Summary= <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">//Benefits The Breasts Unbinds the Chest Alleviates Cough and Wheezing Reduces Swelling// insufficient lactation

=Needling=

Depth:
0.3- 0.5 cun

Technique:
Puncture obliquely

Contraindications:
None.

=General Indications=

Functions
sometimes regulates LV qi as it affects the breast; more of a regulatory action on lactation than ST-16 (close to LV meridian and influences flow)

Indications
breast problems; mastitis

Special Notes
Local

=Diagnostic Indications:= <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Cough **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Digestive Disturbances **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Dyspnea **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Insufficient Lactation **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Mastitis **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Thoracic Pain **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"> • ** <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">