ST-17 - Breast Center

乳中 - Rǔ zhōng

Point Region: Chest

ST

Stomach Meridian

足阳明胃经 - Zú Yángmíng Wèi Jīng

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: On the front of the chest, at the centre of the nipple. In men, the nipple lies in the fourth space between the ribs.

How to Locate:

  1. The point is at the centre of the nipple
ST-17 (Breast Center) acupressure point location: On the front of the chest, at the centre of the nipple.

How to Apply Pressure

ST-17 is an anatomical landmark, not a self-care point: never press on the nipple or breast tissue. Use the nipple only to locate neighboring points such as ST-18.

Traditional Indications

In TCM, this point is traditionally used for:

  • Anatomical reference point only

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Important Precautions

Avoid this point with:

  • Not used for treatment
  • Anatomical landmark only