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ST30 · 足阳明胃经

Qichong qì chōng · 气冲

Location. In the groin region, 5 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the midline, where the femoral pulse can be felt.

Category. Crossing point 交会穴(古典列为胃经与冲脉交会)

The name means "qi surge" — the point is the last of the Stomach meridian on the trunk before it descends to the leg, classically associated with the surge of Qi to the lower body. Some lists record it as a meeting of the Stomach and Penetrating vessels. The name describes the location, not an effect.

定位。在腹股沟区,脐下 5 寸,距前正中线 2 寸,动脉搏动处。

特定穴。Crossing point 交会穴(古典列为胃经与冲脉交会)

穴名意为「气之冲要」,为胃经躯干段下行入腿前的最后一穴,古典与下焦气机冲要相关。部分文献以此处为胃经与冲脉之交会。穴名记部位,不涉及疗效。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
In the groin over the femoral artery and vein and near the spermatic cord (or round ligament); needling here is strictly a practitioner judgement and not suitable for self-treatment.

Other points on the Foot Yangming Stomach

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