ST-11 Qishe - Qi Cottage
More Spirit Names: Qi Abode
| English: | Abode of Qi |
| Also Known As: | Cottage Qi's Residence |
Location
- At the root of the neck, superior to the medial end of the clavicle, directly below, ST-9 Renying, in the depression between the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
- At the superior border of the sternal extremity of the clavicle, between the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
Needling
- Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
- Caution: deep insertion may puncture the Lung.
- Moxibustion is applicable.
Command Functions
Actions
- Benefits the throat and neck
- Descends Qi
Indications
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Combinations
| UB-42 | UB-42 | |
Goiter Neck tumors Swollen throat | Rebellious Qi coughing | Cough Dyspnea Vomiting of foam Clenched teeth |
Contraindications
Notes
- This point is said to enrich the Spirit.
Five Elements Spirit Perspective
| Spirit of the Point | Qi Cottage is for a mind that has gone barren, with poverty felt all around; it gives security and a sense of comfortable ease. Here the inhaled Qi gathers, and the point holds the nourishment of the Bright Yang, strengthening body, mind and spirit when Earth is undernourished. In the picture of the chest as a house, this point is the dwelling itself. It offers secure comfort for body, mind and spirit, like grandma's house or Mom's hot tea: someone is waiting to take care of you and there will be a meal ready. Open the Qi Door and step into the Qi Cottage to enrich a barren spirit or barren earth. It is not a main residence but a temporary getaway that gives the person a break. |
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| Worsley | Location: Above the clavicle, in the gap between the two heads of sternocleidomastoid, 2 ACI from the midline. |
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