穴位别名:乳中(正名),
乳头中点(俗称)。
English Aliases:
Nipple Center,
Middle of the Breast,
Ruzhong ST-17
穴位位置
在胸部,乳头中央,
为乳头的正中心点。
English (WHO Standard Description):
On the chest, at the center of the nipple.
找穴方法
直接取乳头中央即为乳中穴
English Method:
Locate the exact center of the nipple
按摩手法
Needling is strictly prohibited
Massage or pressure is not recommended
Used only as an anatomical reference point
穴位功效
通乳(理论),
调节乳房气血(定位意义)。
English (Traditional Theory):
Regulates breast Qi (theoretical reference)
Used as a landmark for breast-related points
穴位禁忌
🚫 中文禁忌
禁针
禁灸
禁重压
🚫 English Cautions
Do NOT needle
Do NOT apply moxibustion
Avoid pressure or manipulation
穴位解说
《针灸甲乙经》:
“乳中,不可刺。”
《针灸大成》:
“乳中,禁针。”
Classical Interpretation (EN)
Classical texts clearly state that Ruzhong (ST-17) must not be needled and serves only as a reference point.