# ST11 Qishe (Abode Of Qi) – Stomach Meridian

氣舍 · qì shè

Location: At the superior border of the sternal extremity of the clavicle between sternal head and clavicular head of the scm muscle.

Cautions: Avoid deep needling; proximity to subclavian vessels.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/st11

## Indications

An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Asthma, Benefit Descend Qi, Benefit Digestion, Benefit Digestion, Benefit Neck, Benefit Neck, Benefit Throat, Benefit Throat, Descend Qi, Lung Disorder, Lung Disorder, Respiratory Disorder, Respiratory Disorder, Breathing Problems, Breathing Problems, Shortness of Breath, Goiter, Hiccups, Stiff Neck, Unable to Turn Neck, Immobility Neck, Immobility Neck Turning, Sore Throat, Sore Throat, Scrofula, Swelling

## Most often selected alongside ST11

Sourced protocols in the index pairing each point with this one. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.

- BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point) – 3 protocols
- BL21 (Stomach Shu Point) – 3 protocols
- BL18 (Liver Shu Point) – 2 protocols
- BL20 (Spleen Shu Point) – 2 protocols
- CV16 (Central Court) – 2 protocols
- CV17 (Chest Centre) – 2 protocols
- GB21 (Shoulder Well) – 2 protocols
- LI04 (Junction Valley) – 2 protocols

## Protocols using ST11

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lactation Insufficiency, Breastfeeding Postpartum | LI04, ST11, ST17, SP20, SI01, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL21, GB21, CV16, CV17 | 5 days | doi:10.22038/ijp.2020.54458.4305 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hypogalactia, Breastfeeding Insufficiency, Lactation Postpartum | LI04, ST11, ST17, SP20, SI01, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL21, GB21, CV16, CV17 | 5 days | doi:10.1186/s13643-025-02773-8 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Qi Rebellious Stomach, Qi Rebellious Stomach | LI11, ST09, ST10, ST11, ST12, ST19, ST20, ST24, ST34, ST44, SP14, BL14, BL16, BL17, BL19, BL21, KD18, KD19, KD21, KD23, KD24, KD25, KD26 | 7 days | Yang Yong-Xuan, clinical point-selection notes | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |

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