ST18 Rugen

Rugen · 乳根 · Root of the Breast

Meridian

Stomach meridian

Location

Below the breast, in the 5th intercostal space along the nipple line.

What it helps with

A feeling of pressure in the chest, lactation (with a specialist), intercostal tension.

How to work on it

Gentle rubbing along the intercostal space for 30–45 seconds.

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