ST-10 - Water Prominence

水突 - Shuǐ tú

Point Region: Neck

ST

Stomach Meridian

足阳明胃经 - Zú Yángmíng Wèi Jīng

ST-10 Shuitu, meaning 'Water Prominence,' is a point that descends rebellious Qi and benefits the throat. Located on the neck, it is a key point for addressing a wide range of issues that are caused by 'rebellious' Stomach energy, which can manifest as a sore throat, a cough, or a feeling of a lump in the throat. Its name, 'Water Prominence,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the throat.

Think of Shuitu as a point that helps to 'turn down the volume' in your throat. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a sore throat, a hoarse voice, and a feeling of a lump in the throat. By descending rebellious Qi and benefiting the throat, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.

By descending rebellious Qi and benefiting the throat, ST-10 helps to restore a sense of balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a calm and unburdened body.

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: On the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, midway between ST-9 (Renying) and ST-11 (Qishe), level with the laryngeal prominence.

How to Locate:

  1. Find your Adam's apple in the center of your throat
  2. Find your collar bone below your throat
  3. Locate the midpoint between your Adam's apple and collar bone
  4. Move to the side and find the point on the front edge of your neck muscle
Location illustration for On the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, midway between ST-9 (Renying) and ST-11 (Qishe), level with the laryngeal prominence.

Primary Functions

Respiratory System

  • Relieves throat pain and inflammation
  • Treats cough and bronchial irritation
  • Reduces throat swelling and constriction
  • Improves voice quality and vocal function

Digestive System

  • Treats difficulty swallowing and dysphagia
  • Relieves throat-related digestive issues
  • Harmonizes stomach qi in throat region

Nervous System

  • Calms throat tension from stress
  • Reduces anxiety-related throat symptoms

Circulatory System

  • Improves circulation in neck region
  • Reduces neck stiffness and tension

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Throat abscess
  • Acid reflux
  • Throat inflammation
  • Respiratory problems
  • Throat infection
  • Breathing difficulty

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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ST-10 Protocols

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Important Precautions

  • Recent throat surgery
  • Severe throat infections
  • Acute respiratory distress