ST13 Qihu

Qihu · 气户 · Qi Door

Meridian

Stomach meridian

Location

In the anterior thoracic region, at the inferior border of the clavicle, 4 cun lateral to the anterior median line.

What it helps with

Tightness below the collarbone, the feeling of not being able to take a full breath, sighing under stress.

How to work on it

Gentle circular movements with two fingertips for 30-45 seconds on the out-breath, light pressure.

Caution

The lung lies beneath: do not press deep, superficial massage only.

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