Chengman (ST20)
Chengman (ST20), “Assuming Fullness”, is a point on the Stomach meridian. It is point 20 of the 45 on the channel. Harmonises the Stomach, descends rebellious Qi and relieves distension.
Location
On the upper abdomen, 5 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the anterior median line.
Functions according to tradition
Harmonises the Stomach, descends rebellious Qi and relieves distension.
Traditional indications
- Abdominal distension
- Vomiting
- Epigastric pain
- Borborygmus
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- BL50 Weicang (Bladder): Abdominal distension, Epigastric pain
- CV11 Jianli (Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)): Abdominal distension, Vomiting
- KI18 Shiguan (Kidney): Epigastric pain, Vomiting
- KI19 Yindu (Kidney): Abdominal distension, Vomiting
- BL21 Weishu (Bladder): Epigastric pain, Vomiting
- CV13 Shangwan (Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)): Epigastric pain, Vomiting
Point profile
- Code
- ST20
- Pinyin name
- Chéng Mǎn
- Characters
- 承满
- Translation
- Assuming Fullness
- Meridian
- Stomach
- Element
- Earth
- Topics
- Stomach, Digestion, Pain
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.
