Stomach MeridianST30

Qichong 氣衝

For reference only · not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment

Short answer

2 B-cun from the front midline, level with the top edge of the pubic symphysis, over the femoral artery.

Four Seas — transport point of the Sea of Water and Grain

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Qichong — ① Where on the body? — **① Where on the body?**

Qichong — Textbook view — skin on the left, muscle and bone underneath on the right — **Textbook view — skin on the left, muscle and bone underneath on the right**
Location and structures come from our 3D model; only the drawing style was refined with AI. Labels are added by us.

Qichong — ③ Under the skin — **③ Under the skin**
Inguinal ligament · Femoral artery · Femoral vein · Pectineus muscle

Rendered straight from the 3D model at the computed location. The glowing ring marks Qichong.

On this page

Where is Qichong?
How do I find it on my body?
Before you press
How has it been used traditionally?
FAQ

1Where is Qichong?

2 B-cun from the front midline, level with the top edge of the pubic symphysis, over the femoral artery.

It lies 5 B-cun straight below ST25.

It is in the groin.

Beneath the point

Inguinal ligament · Femoral artery · Femoral vein · Pectineus muscle

Our 3D measurement · In our 3D model: level with the top of the pubic symphysis, 2 cun (41.6 mm) from the front midline; in this model the femoral artery lies 11.3 mm further out.

2How do I find it on my body?

Feel down the lower abdomen to the top edge of the pubic bone (upper border of the pubic symphysis).
At that level, move out to the 2 B-cun line.
Press where you feel the femoral pulse.

Check · 2 B-cun beside CV2, and 5 B-cun straight below ST25.

What is a “cun”?

A cun is a body-scaled unit of length. The precise way is to divide a bone length into equal parts (proportional bone cun); finger widths are a quick estimate.

📖 Words explained

femoral artery: The large artery of the leg that passes under the inguinal ligament into the thigh. Press the middle of the groin and you feel a strong pulse.
femoral vein: The large vein of the leg lying just inside the femoral artery. It collects blood from the leg and sends it up into the belly.
inguinal ligament: A tough band stretched at a slant from the bony point at the front of the pelvis (anterior superior iliac spine) to the pubic bone. It lies inside the groin crease, the border between belly and thigh.
pubic symphysis: Where the two pubic bones join with cartilage at the bottom middle of the belly; going straight down from the navel you meet it as a hard bony edge. The center of the navel to its upper edge is taken as 5 cun.
lower abdomen: The belly below the navel, down to the pubic bone.

3Before you press

⚠ Do not press when

The femoral artery runs right under or beside this spot.
Do not press hard or for long where you feel the pulse.
Press the abdomen only gently, with several fingers or the palm.
Do not press the abdomen during pregnancy.
Sudden severe abdominal pain, especially with fever or vomiting, needs urgent care — call emergency services if needed instead of using acupressure.
Avoid broken or swollen skin and press only to a comfortable level.
Acupressure is not a substitute for medical care.

4How has it been used traditionally?

The Lingshu (ch. 33) names Qijie — an old name of this point — as the upper transport point of the Sea of Water and Grain (the stomach) — a historical classification, not a claim of effect.

From traditional texts — not a claim of effect.

?FAQ

Where exactly is Qichong?

2 B-cun from the front midline, level with the top edge of the pubic symphysis, over the femoral artery. It lies 5 B-cun straight below ST25. It is in the groin.

How do I find Qichong?

Feel down the lower abdomen to the top edge of the pubic bone (upper border of the pubic symphysis). At that level, move out to the 2 B-cun line. Press where you feel the femoral pulse. 2 B-cun beside CV2, and 5 B-cun straight below ST25.

Can I press it during pregnancy?

Do not press the abdomen during pregnancy.

What should I watch out for?

The femoral artery runs right under or beside this spot. Do not press hard or for long where you feel the pulse. Press the abdomen only gently, with several fingers or the palm. Do not press the abdomen during pregnancy. Sudden severe abdominal pain, especially with fever or vomiting, needs urgent care — call emergency services if needed instead of using acupressure. Avoid broken or swollen skin and press only to a comfortable level. Acupressure is not a substitute for medical care.

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Sources

Location: WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region (2008), p. 60
Standard comparison: Chinese national standard GB/T 12346-2021 (Nomenclature and location of meridian points)
Korean anatomical terms and locating tips: KMCRIC Standard Acupoint DB (Korea)
Four Seas: Lingshu ch. 33 (Hai Lun)
Classification source: Zhenjiu Jiayi Jing vol. 3 (Siku Quanshu edition)
Classification cross-check: AcuAtlas dataset (CC BY 4.0)
Safety: Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand, Safety in Clinical Practice Guidance (2023)

Positions computed from the WHO standard locations (2008) on Z-Anatomy (CC BY-SA 4.0) · BodyParts3D © DBCLS. For reference only — not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment. See a clinician if you are unwell.