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POINT LOCATION I
STOMACH CHANNEL
OF FOOT YANGMING
ST 1 (Cheng Qi) “Container of Tears”
Crossing point of
the ST, Yang Qiao Mai and Ren Mai
With the eyes looking directly
forwards, this point is
located directly below the
pupil between the eyeball and
the infraorbital ridge.
Perpendicular Insertion:
0.5-0.8 cun
*Avoid Deep Needling.
*Avoid strong manipulation.
Functions
 Benefits the eyes, eliminates Wind and
stops lacrimation
Indications
 redness, swelling, and pain of the eyes,
lacrimation induced by wind, blurred
vision, twitching or paralysis of the
eyelids
ST 2 (Si Bai) “Four Directions Brightness”
With the eyes looking
directly forwards, this
point is located 1 cun
directly below the
pupil, in the depression at
the infraorbital foramen.
Perpendicular Insertion:
0.2-0.4 cun
Functions
 Expels Wind and benefit the eyes
 Dredges channels and collaterals, relieves
pain
Indications
 Eye disorders: redness, swelling, and pain
of the eyes, lacrimation induced by irritation
of wind, blurred vision, facial paralysis
 Pain of the face, paralysis.
ST 3 (Ju Liao) “Big Crevice”
Crossing point of
ST and the Yang Qiao Mai
With the eyes looking directly
forwards, this point is located
directly below the pupil, level with
the lower border of the ala nasi, on
the lateral side of the naso-labial
groove.
Perpendicular Insertion:
0.3-0.6 cun
Functions
 Expels Wind, reduces swelling and relieves
pain
Indications
 Eye disorders: redness, swelling, and pain
of the eyes, lacrimation induced by irritation
of wind, blurred vision
 Facial paralysis
 Pain and swelling of the nose, lips and
cheek, toothache
ST 4 (Di Cang) “Earth Storehouse”
Crossing Point of
ST, LI and Yang Qiao Mai
0.4 cun lateral to the corner of the
mouth.
Perpendicular Insertion: 0.2 cun
Oblique: 1-1.5 cun
Functions
 Expels Wind Activates the channel and
collaterals and relieves pain
Indications
 Facial paralysis, loss of voice, excessive
salivation, numbness of the mouth and lips,
trismus, twitching eyelids, incomplete
closure of the eyelids, night blindness
 Facial pain, TMJ, toothache
ST 5 (Da Ying) “Great Welcome”
Directly anterior to the angle of
the jaw, in a depression at the
anterior border of the masseter
muscle.
Perpendicular Insertion:
0.3-0.5 cun
Oblique: 1-1.5 cun
*Caution: Facial Artery and
vein
Functions
 Expels Wind and reduces swelling
 Activates the channel and collaterals and
relieves pain
Indications
 Trismus, stiff tongue, dysphasia, facial
paralysis
 Swelling of the cheek, scrofula, mumps,
fever, chills
 Toothache, facial pain, TMJ
ST 6 (Jia Che) “Cheek Vehicle”
Ghost Point
Approximately 1
fingerbreadth anterior and
superior to the angle of the
jaw at the prominence of the
masseter muscle.
Perpendicular Insertion:
0.5-0.8 cun
Oblique: 1-1.5 cun
Functions
 Expels wind and benefits the jaw and
teeth
 Activates the channel and collaterals
and relieves pain
 Calms the Spirit
Indications
 Trismus, facial paralysis, dysphasia,
swelling of the cheek
 Toothache, facial pain
 Emotional and mental disorders:
epilepsy, mania, depression
ST 7 (Xia Guan) “Lower Gate”
Crossing Point of ST and
GB
At the lower border of the
zygomatic arch, in the depression
anterior to the condyloid process
of the mandible.
Perpendicular Insertion:
0.5-1.0 cun
Functions
 Benefits the ears, jaw and teeth
 Activates the channel and collaterals
and relieves pain
Indications
 Toothache, facial pain, facial paralysis,
trismus, tinnitus, deafness, pain of the
ears, otitis media
ST 8 (Tou Wei) “Head Corner”
Crossing Point of
ST, GB and Yang Wei Mai
Transverse Insertion:
0.5-1.0 cun
At the corner of the forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to
Shenting DU-24 and 0.5 cun within the anterior
hairline.
Functions
 Eliminates Wind and alleviates pain
 Benefits the eyes
Indications
 Various headaches, dizziness
 Pain of the eyes, lacrimation induced
by irritation of wind, twitching of
eyelids, blurred vision
ST 9 (Ren Ying) “Man’s Welcome or
Carotid Pulse”
Crossing Point of ST, GB
Window of Heaven Point
Sea of Qi Point
Perpendicular Insertion: 0.2-0.4 cun
*Avoid Deep Needling and Puncturing Carotid Artery!
 Location: Level with the tip of and 1.5
cun lateral to the laryngeal prominence, in
the depression between the anterior
border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle
and the lateral border of the thyroid
cartilage. Note: the carotid artery lies just
deep to, and can be readily palpated at,
the anterior border of the
sternocleidomastoid muscle. This point
therefore lies between the carotid artery
and the lateral border of the thyroid
cartilage.
Functions
 Regulates the flow of Qi and Blood and
subdues Rebellious Qi
 Benefits the throat and neck, reduces
swelling, transforms Phlegm
 Calms the Spirit
Indications
 Headache, dizziness, vomiting, redness in
face, hypertension
 Scrofula, goiter, sore throat
 Mania
ST 10 (Shui Tu) “Water Rushing”
On the neck, at the
anterior border of the
sternocleidomastoid
muscle, midway
between Renying ST-9
and Qishe ST-11.
Perpendicular
Insertion:
0.3-0.4 cun
*Avoid Deep Needling and Puncturing
Carotid Artery!
Functions
 Benefits the throat and neck, reduces
swelling, transforms Phlegm
 Descends Lung Qi
Indications
 Sore throat, goiter, scrofula
 Cough, wheezing, dyspnea, hiccup
ST 11 (Qi She) “Qi Residence, esophagus”
At the root of the neck, superior to
the medial end of the clavicle,
directly below Renying ST-9 in
the depression between the sternal
and clavicular heads of the
sternocleidomastoid muscle.
Perpendicular Insertion: 0.3-0.5
cun
*Avoid Deep Needling.
Functions
 Benefits the throat and neck, regulates
the flow of Qi and transforms Phlegm
Indications
 Cough, dyspnea, oppression of chest,
hiccup
 Swelling of the neck, goiter, scrofula
ST 12 (Que Pen) “Empty basin or
Depression”
Crossing Point: ST, LI, SI, SJ, GB.
LOCATION
In the supraclavicular area, posterior
to the superior border of the clavicle
and at its midpoint, 4 cun lateral to the
midline, on the mamillary line.
Perpendicular Insertion:
0.3-0.5 cun
*Contraindicated in pregnancy.
*Deep Needling can puncture Lung or
damage subclavian Artery.
Functions
 Descends Lung Qi
 Activates the channel and alleviates
pain
Indications
 Cough, asthma, hemoptysis
 Pain, numbness and spasm of the arm,
shoulder or supraclavicular fossa
ST 13 (Qi Hu) “Qi Door to a House”
LOCATION
At the top of the chest, directly below
Quepen ST-12, on the inferior border
of the clavicle, 4 cun lateral to the
midline, on the mamillary line.
Oblique or Transverse Lateral
Insertion: 0.3-0.8 cun
*Caution Deep Needling.
*Similar for all thoracic stomach
points.
Functions
 Descends Rebellious Qi and unbinds
the chest
Indications
 Cough, asthma, hemoptysis, dyspnea
 Pain or distention of the chest or
hypochondrium
ST 14 (Ku Fang) “Store House”
LOCATION
On the chest, in the
first intercostal space,
4 cun lateral to the
midline (Huagai
REN-20), on the
mamillary line.
Functions
 Descends Rebellious Qi and unbinds the
chest
 Clears Heat and transforms Phlegm
Indications
 Cough, asthma, hemoptysis, dyspnea
 Pain or distention of the chest or
hypochondrium
 Expectoration of sputum mixed with blood
and pus
ST 15 (Wu Yi) “Room Concealment or Fan”
LOCATION
On the chest, in the
second intercostal
space, 4 cun lateral
to the midline
(Zigong REN-19),
on the mamillary
line.
Functions
 Descends Rebellious Qi and unbinds
the chest
 Clears Heat and transforms Phlegm
 Expel Wind, alleviate itching and
relieves pain
 Benefits the breasts
Indications
 Cough, wheezing
 Distention or pain of the chest and
hypochondrium
 Dyspnea, expectoration of sputum
mixed with blood and pus
 Generalized itching or pain of the skin
 Mastitis
ST 16 (Ying Chuang) “Chest Window”
LOCATION
On the chest, in the
third intercostal
space, 4 cun lateral
to the midline
(Yutang REN-18),
on the mamillary
line.
Functions
 Descends Rebellious Qi and unbinds
the chest
 Clears Heat and transforms Phlegm
 Clears Heat, subdues inflammation,
benefits the breasts
Indications
 Cough, asthma, distention or pain of
the chest and hypochondrium
 Expectoration of sputum mixed with
blood and pus
 Mastitis
ST 17 (Ru Zhong) “Breast Center”
LOCATION
At the centre of the nipple, in the
fourth intercostal space, 4 cun
lateral to the midline.
*Contraindicated to needling
and
Moxibustion!
ST 18 (Ru Gen) “Breast Root”
LOCATION
Directly below the nipple,
in the fifth intercostal
space.
Functions
 Regulate Qi and Blood in the Breast.
 Clears Heat, subdues inflammation, benefits
the breasts
 Descends Rebellious Qi and unbinds the
chest
 Clears Heat and transforms Phlegm
Indications
 Mastitis, oligogalactia
 Distending pain of the chest and
hypochondrium
 Cough, asthma, expectoration of sputum
mixed with blood and pus
ST 19 (Bu Rong) “No Containment”
LOCATION
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the
midline and 6 cun superior to the
umbilicus, level with Juque REN-14.
Perpendicular Insertion:
0.5-1.0 cun
Desired depth is muscle layer
*Similar for all abdominal stomach points
*Caution for deep needling with patients
with an enlarged liver.
Functions
 Harmonizes the Middle Jiao
 Subdues Rebellious Qi of the Upper
and Middle Jiao
Indications
 Stomachache, abdominal distention,
borborygmus
 Poor appetite
 Vomiting, hematemesis
 Cough, asthma
 Pain of the hypochondrium
ST 20 (Cheng Man) “Receive or
Support Fullness”
LOCATION
On the abdomen, 2 cun
lateral to the midline and
5 cun superior to the
umbilicus, level
with Shangwan REN-13.
Functions
 Harmonizes the Middle Jiao
 Subdues Rebellious Qi of the Upper
and Middle Jiao
Indications
 Stomachache, abdominal distention,
borborygmus
 Poor appetite
 Vomiting, hematemesis
 Cough, asthma
 Pain of the hypochondrium
ST 21 (Liang Men) “Grain Door”
LOCATION
On the abdomen, 2
cun lateral to the
midline and 4 cun
superior to the
umbilicus, level
with Zhongwan
REN-12.
Functions
 Harmonizes the Middle Jiao, regulates Qi
and transforms stagnation
 Strengthens the Spleen and relieves
diarrhea
Indications
 Epigastric pain and distention, vomiting
 Food stagnation
 Poor appetite, borborygmous, diarrhea
ST 22 (Guan Men) “Pass or Close
Door”
LOCATION
On the abdomen, 2
cun lateral to the
midline and 3 cun
superior to the
umbilicus, level
with Jianli REN-11.
Functions
 Regulates the Stomach and intestines
 Promotes urination and relieves edema
Indications
 Epigastric pain, vomiting, poor appetite
 Abdominal pain and distention,
diarrhea
 Ascites, enuresis
ST 23 (Tai Yi) “Great Center of
Abdomen”
LOCATION
On the abdomen, 2
cun lateral to the
midline and 2 cun
superior to the
umbilicus, level
with Xiawan REN10.
Functions
 Transforms Phlegm and Calms the
Spirit
 Harmonizes the Middle Jiao
Indications
 Mania, hysteria, depression, epilepsy
 Vomiting, abdominal distention and
pain, dyspepsia
ST 24 (Hua Rou Men) “Smooth or
Refined, Meat or Food Door”
LOCATION
On the abdomen, 2
cun lateral to the
midline and 1 cun
superior to the
umbilicus, level
with Shuifen
REN-9.
Functions
 Transforms Phlegm and Calms the Spirit
 Harmonizes the Stomach and Subdues
Rebellious Qi
Indications
 Mania, hysteria, depression, epilepsy
 Vomiting, hematemesis, abdominal
distention and pain, dyspepsia
ST 25 (Tian Shu) “Heavenly pivot”
Front-Mu Point of the LI
LOCATION
On the abdomen, 2 cun
lateral to the umbilicus.
Perpendicular Insertion:
0.5-1.0 cun
Functions
 Regulates the intestines
 Regulates the Middle Jiao
 Regulates Qi and eliminates stagnation
 Transforms Dampness
Indications
 Diarrhea, constipation, dysentery
 Borborygmous, poor appetite, vomiting,
hematemesis
 Irregular menstruation, metrorrhagia,
metrostaxis, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea,
postpartum abdominal pain, hernia,
abdominal pain and distention
 Edema, dysuria, leukorrhea
ST 26 (Wai Ling) “Outer Hill”
LOCATION
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun
lateral to the midline and 1 cun
inferior to the umbilicus, level
with Yinjiao REN-7.
Perpendicular Insertion:
0.5-1.5 cun
Functions
 Regulates Qi and relieve pain
Indications
 Stomachache, abdominal pain
 Hernia
 Dysmenorrhea
ST 27 (Da Ju) “Large Extreme”
LOCATION
On the lower abdomen,
2 cun lateral to the
midline and 2 cun
inferior to the umbilicus,
level with Shimen
REN-5.
Functions
 Regulate the intestines
 Fortifies Kidney Qi and secures Essence
Indications
 Pain of the lower abdomen, constipation
 Seminal emission, premature ejaculation,
impotence
ST 28 (Shui Dao) “Water Path”
LOCATION
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun
lateral to the midline and 3
cun inferior to the umbilicus,
level with Guanyuan REN-4.
Perpendicular Insertion:
0.5-1.5 cun
*Avoid puncturing a full
bladder.
Functions
 Promotes urination
 Regulates menstruation and relieves pain
 Regulates the Lower Jiao and dispels
stagnation
Indications
 Urinary retention, dysuria, edema
 Lower abdominal pain or distention,
constipation
 Dysmenorrhea
ST 29 (Gui Lai) “Return Arrive”
LOCATION
On the lower
abdomen, 2 cun
lateral to the
midline and 4 cun
inferior to the
umbilicus,
level with Zhongji
REN-3.
Functions
 Promotes the flow of Qi and Blood in the
Uterus and Lower Jiao.
 Raise Qi and firms Essence
Indications
 Amenorrhea, irregular menstruation,
dysmenorrhea, infertility
 Pain of the lower abdomen, hernia, pain and
cold of the genitals
 Uterine prolapse, impotence, seminal
emission, nocturia, leukorrhea
ST 30 (Qi Chong) “Qi Pouring”
Sea of Water and Grain/Nourishment Point
Coalescent Point of the Chong Mai
LOCATION
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun
lateral to the midline, level
with the superior border of the
pubic symphysis (Qugu
REN-2).
Functions
 Regulates Qi and Blood in the Lower
Jiao and relieves pain
 Regulates the Chong Mai
 Subdues Running Piglet Qi
Indications
 Hypogastric pain, pain of the genitals,
hernia, impotence, dysuria
 Irregular menstruation, infertility,
abnormal uterine bleeding,
oligogalactia, difficult labor
 Sensation of Qi rushing upwards to the
chest causing intense agitation and
anxiety
ST 31 (Bi Guan) “Thigh Gate”
LOCATION
On the upper thigh, in a depression
just lateral to the sartorius muscle, at
the junction of a vertical line drawn
downward from the anterior superior
iliac spine, and a horizontal line
drawn level with the lower border of
the pubic symphysis.
Perpendicular Insertion:
1.0-1.5 cun
Oblique: 2.0-3.0 cun
Functions
 Activates the channel and collaterals
and relieves pain
Indications
 Pain of the hip joint; contraction of hip
flexors or thigh muscles; weakness,
paralysis, pain or numbness of the leg;
pain of the lower back and knee
ST 32 (Fu Tu) “Crouching Rabbit”
LOCATION
On the thigh, on a line drawn between
the lateral border of the patella and the
anterior superior iliac spine, in a
depression 6 cun proximal to the
superior border of the patella.
Perpendicular Insertion:
1.0-2.0 cun
Functions
 Disperses Wind Dampness
 Activates the channel and collaterals
and relieves pain
Indications
 Pain, numbness or contraction of the
thigh muscles; weakness, paralysis,
pain or numbness of the leg; pain of
the knee and lower back; pain of the
hip joint; contraction of hip flexors
 Urticaria
ST 33 (Yin Shi) “Yin Market”
LOCATION
On the thigh, on a line drawn
between the lateral border of the
patella and the anterior superior
iliac spine, in a depression 3 cun
proximal to the superior border of
the patella.
Perpendicular Insertion:
0.5-1.0 cun
Functions
 Disperses Wind-Cold-Damp
 Activates channel and collaterals and
relieves pain
Indications
 Pain, numbness, weakness of the leg
 Abdominal pain and distention
 Dysuria, edema
ST 34 (Liang Qiu) “Ridge Mound”
Xi-Cleft Point
On the thigh, on a line drawn
between the lateral border of
the patella and the anterior
superior iliac spine, in a
depression 2 cun proximal to
the superior border of the
patella.
Perpendicular Insertion:
0.5-1.0 cun
Functions
 Activates the channel and collaterals
and alleviates pain
 Harmonizes the Stomach
Indications
 Pain and swelling of the knee
 Epigastric pain, acid regurgitation
ST 35 (Du Bi) “Calf Nose”
LOCATION
On the knee, in the hollow
formed when the knee is flexed,
immediately below the patella
and lateral to the patellar
ligament.
Perpendicular Insertion:
0.7-1.0 cun
*Use proper sterilization.
Functions
 Dispels Wind-Damp and reduces swelling
 Activates the channel and collaterals and
relieves pain
Indications
 Pain, swelling of the knee
 Beriberi
 Numbness and pain of the leg
ST 36 (Zu San Li) “Foot Three Mile”
He-Sea Point
Earth Point
Command Point
Sea of Water and Grain Point
LOCATION
Below the knee, 3 cun inferior to
Dubi ST-35, one fingerbreadth
lateral to the anterior crest of the
tibia.
Perpendicular Insertion:
0.5-1.2 cun
Functions
 Harmonizes the Stomach
 Strengthens the Spleen and resolves
Dampness
 Regulates the Intestines
 Reinforces Correct Qi and supports Original
Qi
 Tonifies Qi and Nourishes Blood and Yin
 Activates the channel and collaterals and
alleviates pain
 Revives the Yang and restores
consciousness
 Clears Fire and calms the Spirit
Indications
 Abdominal or epigastric distention or pain,
nausea, vomiting, acid regurgitation,
belching, hiccup, excessive hunger, hunger
without desire to eat
 Borborygmus, flatulence, diarrhea,
dysentery, constipation, edema, heaviness
of the limbs
 Fatigue, shortness of breath, dyspnea from
deficiency, dizziness from deficiency,
palpitations , poor vision, susceptibility to
infections and cold/flu
 Swelling, pain, or abscess of the breast;
pain, numbness, atrophy or paralysis
of the lower limbs
 Loss of consciousness, aversion to
cold, cold counterflow of the limbs,
purple lips
 Mania, insomnia, palpitations, anxiety
ST 37 (Shang Ju Xu) “Upper Great Void”
Lower He-Sea Point LI
Sea of Blood Point
LOCATION
On the lower leg, 3 cun
inferior to Zusanli ST-36, one
finger-breadth lateral to the
anterior crest of the tibia.
Functions
 Regulates the Stomach, Intestines and
Spleen
 Clears Damp Heat
 Activates channel and collaterals and
relieves pain
Indications
 Abdominal or epigastric distention or
pain, borborygmus, flatulence Diarrhea,
dysentery, constipation, edema,
heaviness of the limbs
 Pain, numbness, atrophy or paralysis
of the lower limbs
ST 38 (Tiao Kou) “Narrow Mouth”
LOCATION
On the lower leg,
midway between the
tibiofemoral joint
line (level with the
popliteal crease)
and the prominence
of the lateral
malleolus, one
finger-breadth
lateral to the
anterior crest of the
tibia.
Functions
 Activates the channel and collaterals and
relieves pain
 Regulates the flow of Qi in the Middle Jiao
Indications
 Local disease: pain, numbness, spasm,
weakness, coldness, edema of the lower leg
 Pain of the shoulder
 Abdominal pain
ST 39 (Xia Ju Xu) “Lower Great Void”
Lower He-Sea Point SI
Sea of Blood Point
LOCATION
On the lower leg, 3 cun
inferior to Shangjuxu ST-37,
one finger-breadth lateral to
the anterior crest of the tibia.
Functions
 Regulates the Intestines and transforms stagnation
 Clears Damp Heat
 Activates the channel and collaterals and alleviate
pain
Indications
 Lower abdominal distention or pain, lumbar pain
that radiates to the testicles
 Diarrhea, dysentery; dark, scanty urine
 Pain, numbness, atrophy or paralysis of the lower
limbs
ST 40 (Feng Long) “Rich Prosperous”
Lou-Connecting Point
LOCATION
On the lower leg, midway
between the tibiofemoral joint line
(level with the popliteal crease)
and the lateral malleolus, two
finger-breadths lateral to the
anterior crest of the tibia (i.e. one
finger-breadth lateral to Tiaokou
ST-38).
Perpendicular Insertion:
0.5-1.5 cun
Functions
 Transform Phlegm-Damp
 Unbinds the chest
 Calms the Spirit
 Activates the channel and collaterals
and alleviate pain
 Regulate the Stomach and subdues
Rebellious Qi
Indications
 Copious phlegm, headache, dizziness
 Oppression and pain of the chest, cough,
asthma and expectoration of phlegm
 Mental disorders: epilepsy, mania,
depression
 Pain, numbness, atrophy or paralysis of the
lower limbs
 Nausea, vomiting
ST 41 (Jie Xi) “Separation Stream”
Jing-River Point
Fire Point
LOCATION
On the ankle, level with the
prominence of the lateral
malleolus, in a depression
between the tendons of
extensor hallucis longus and
extensor digitorum longus.
Perpendicular Insertion:
0.5-0.7 cun
Functions
 Activates the channel and collaterals
and alleviate pain
 Clears Heat from the Stomach fu and
Stomach channel
 Calms the Spirit
Indications
 Pain, swelling or motor impairment of the
ankle; hemiplegia
 Fu Heat: abdominal pain or distention,
constipation, belching, excessive hunger
 Channel Heat: pain, swelling, inflammation
of the Yangming aspect of the head, red face
and eyes, frontal headache, mouth pain,
dizziness
 Epilepsy, mania
ST 42 (Chong Yang) “Rushing Yang”
Yuan-Source Point
LOCATION
On the dorsum of the foot, in the
depression formed by the junction
of the second and third metatarsal
bones and the cuneiform bones
(second and third), 1.5 cun distal to
Jiexi ST-41, on the line drawn
between Jiexi ST-41 and Xiangu
ST-43, at the point where the
pulsation of the dorsalis pedis artery
may be palpated.
Perpendicular Insertion:
0.3-0.5 cun
Functions
 Activates the channel and collaterals
and alleviate pain
 Clears Heat from the Stomach fu and
Stomach channel
 Calms the Spirit
Indications
 Pain or swelling of the dorsum of the foot;
motor impairment of the foot
 Fu Heat: abdominal pain or distention,
epigastric pain
 Channel Heat: pain, swelling, inflammation
of the Yangming aspect of the head,
deviation of eyes and mouth, tooth and
mouth pain
 Mania
ST 43 (Xian Gu) “Sunken Valley”
Shu-Stream Point
Wood Point
LOCATION
On the dorsum of the foot,
between the second and third
metatarsal bones, in a
depression 1 cun proximal to
Neiting ST-44.
Perpendicular Insertion:
0.3-0.5 cun
Functions
 Regulates the Spleen and eliminates edema
 Regulates the Stomach and intestines and alleviate
pain
 Activates the channel and collaterals and alleviates
pain
Indications
 Ascites, edema of the face, pain and swelling of the
eyes
 Abdominal pain and distention, borborygmus
 Pain and swelling of the dorsum of the foot
ST 44 (Nei Ting) “Inner Residence”
The Ying-Spring Point
Water Point
LOCATION
On the dorsum of the foot,
between the second and third
toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the
margin of the web.
Perpendicular Insertion:
0.3-0.5 cun
Functions
 Clears Stomach Channel Heat
 Activates the channel and alleviates
pain
 Harmonizes the Stomach and
intestines and clears Damp Heat
 Calms the Spirit
Indications
 Toothache, eye pain, frontal headache,
gingivitis, epistaxis, sore throat, fever, facial
pain or paralysis
 Toothache, eye pain, frontal headache, facial
pain
 Abdominal pain, acid regurgitation,
excessive hunger, diarrhea, dysentery,
hemafecia, constipation
 Aversion to the sound of talking, desire for
silence
ST 45 (Li Dui) “Stomach Door”
The Jing-Well Point
Metal Point
Perpendicular Insertion:
0.1-0.2 cun
*Pricking: 3-Edge Needle
Functions
 Clears Stomach Channel Heat
 Clears Stomach Heat
 Calms the Spirit and restores
consciousness
Indications
 Toothache, eye pain, frontal headache,
purulent nasal discharge, facial paralysis,
gingivitis, epistaxis, cracked lips, sore throat
 Abdominal pain, excessive hunger, fever
 Mania, dream-disturbed sleep, depression,
epilepsy, loss of consciousness