Ruzhong (ST17)
Ruzhong (ST17), “Breast Centre”, is a point on the Stomach meridian. It is point 17 of the 45 on the channel. An anatomical landmark: it marks the mamillary line, 4 cun from the midline.
Location
At the centre of the nipple, in the fourth intercostal space. Used only as a landmark for measuring.
Functions according to tradition
An anatomical landmark: it marks the mamillary line, 4 cun from the midline. Neither needled nor moxaed.
Traditional indications
- Landmark for measurement only
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
Precautions
Forbidden point: neither needling nor moxibustion.
Point profile
- Code
- ST17
- Pinyin name
- Rǔ Zhōng
- Characters
- 乳中
- Translation
- Breast Centre
- Meridian
- Stomach
- Element
- Earth
- Topics
- Landmark, Breast, Chest
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
