ST 18 Acupuncture Point

• English Name: Breast Root
• Pinyin Name: Rugen
• Chinese Character: 乳根

ST 18 Clinical Usages

• Any issues with the breasts - mastitis, pain/swelling, insufficient lactation.
• Chest tightness/oppression, asthma, cough.

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This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:

• Liver Qi Stagnation

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:

• Mastitis
• Breast Distention
• Insufficient Lactation
• Asthma
• Cough

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

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