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Acupoints for Lactation Deficiency

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Protocol (9 points)

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Lactation DeficiencyPostpartum Insufficient Milk Production
Point 1 of 9

ST13Qi Door

ST13 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 氣戶 (qì hù)

🎯 Location: At the lower border of the middle of the clavicle 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline.

⚠️ Cautions: Risk of pneumothorax; avoid deep needling.

🛡️ Treats: cough, pain:chest, dyspnoea, asthma, fullness:chest

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doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000016456 ↗

All 7 points indicated for this symptom

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Lactation Deficiency
Point 1 of 7

ST18Breast Root

ST18 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 乳根 (rǔ gēn)

🎯 Location: On the chest directly below nipple, on the lower border of the breast, in the 5th intercostal space 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in lactating women; avoid direct needling in breast tissue.

🛡️ Treats: cough, dyspnoea, swelling, abscess:breast, pain:breast

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Generated from Deadman, A Manual of Acupuncture — indication index

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside lactation:deficiency:

lactation deficiencypostpartum insufficient milk production

Using Acupoints for Lactation Deficiency

Self-Treatment Guidelines

  • Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
  • Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
  • Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

  • Severe or persistent lactation:deficiency
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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