Shuitu ST10
Stomach Meridian (Foot Yangming)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | ST10 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Stomach Meridian (Foot Yangming) |
| Location | Neck, at the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, 1 cun below the Shuitu point. |
Traditionally recorded associations
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Traditional application notes
| Technique | Press and knead with the pad of the thumb |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2-3 minutes |
| Direction | from top to bottom |
| Force | moderate |
| Tips | Press and knead along the direction of the muscle from top to bottom.; It can be combined with slow rotational movement of the head.; Use moderate force; do not twist the neck forcefully. |
| Technique | mild moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10-15 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3 cm |
| Tips | Keep the neck relaxed during moxibustion.; Take care to avoid burning the skin of the neck. |
Frequently asked
Where is it located?
3 cun below ST35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior tibial crest, per WHO standard.
Can I press it myself?
This site is an educational reference. Apply under a licensed practitioner; do not self-needle.
Sources & references
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations (2008) - who.int
- NCCIH - Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know - nccih.nih.gov