Sundance Acupuncture

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

ST-17 Ruzhong

English:	Middle of the Breast
Also Known As:	Root of the Breast

Location

In the middle of the nipple on the mammilary line, in the 4th intercostal space.
At the center of the nipple, in the 4th intercostal space 4 cun lateral to the midline.

Needling

Command Functions

Actions

Indications

Reference

Combinations

Contraindications

Contraindicated for needling and moxibustion.

Notes

This point is used strictly for reference.

From Class

Chakra-level point pairs: Chakra-level pairs: root Ren-1/Du-1 (survival); second Ren-4 to Ren-6, Du-4, KI-13 (sexuality); Ren-8 with ST-25, KI-16; Ren-17 with KI-23, ST-17.

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.