{
  "id": "ST9",
  "name": {
    "en": "Renying",
    "gloss": "Man's Welcome",
    "zh-Hant": "人迎",
    "zh-Hans": "人迎"
  },
  "channel": {
    "id": "ST",
    "order": 9,
    "of": 45
  },
  "location": {
    "text": "On the neck, level with the Adam's apple, at the front edge of the long neck muscle, where the neck pulse beats."
  },
  "for": [
    "sore throat",
    "a swollen neck",
    "a tight chest"
  ],
  "press": {
    "text": "Do not press: the point lies right on the carotid artery.",
    "pressable": false
  },
  "cautions": [
    "Over the carotid artery; keep pressure off the neck pulse."
  ],
  "source": "Zhenjiu Jiayi Jing, book 3",
  "url": "https://acupoints.com/en/points/st9",
  "lastReviewed": "2026-08-24"
}