Stomach meridian

ST-14 (Kùfáng, 库房) — Storeroom

Meridian
Stomach (ST)
Anatomical view
anterior
Point classification
Regional Stomach channel point on the chest.
Depth reference
Superficial oblique or transverse insertion, limited to subcutaneous tissue by individual thoracic anatomy; safe depth may be as little as 10-20 mm
Moxibustion
Not established in checked point-specific sources.
Reference aliases
ST14; Kufang; 库房; Storeroom

Anatomical location

In the first intercostal space, 4 B-cun lateral to the anterior midline.

Traditional actions

Opens the chest; descends rebellious qi; eases pain along the ribs.

Recorded indications

Primary: Cough; wheezing; chest distention or pain.

Secondary: Hypochondriac discomfort; local intercostal pain.

How to read this reference

AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.

Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.

Sources

References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.

  1. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region ST14, p. 52
  2. Acupuncture.Com Acupuncture Point Reference Stomach 14
  3. Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, Clean Needle Technique Manual, 7th edition Thoracic pneumothorax prevention, pp. 10-13

Frequently asked questions

Where is ST-14 located?

In the first intercostal space, 4 B-cun lateral to the anterior midline.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for ST-14?

Opens the chest; descends rebellious qi; eases pain along the ribs. The dataset lists these primary indications: Cough; wheezing; chest distention or pain. Secondary indications are recorded as: Hypochondriac discomfort; local intercostal pain.

Is ST-14 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify ST-14 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.