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The Stomach meridian originates at the ala nasi of the nose, at LI 20 (Yingxiang).
It runs internally up the bridge of the nose to the inner canthus and meets with the bladder meridian
at BL 1. The meridian continues over the eye, through the pupil and emerges at ST 1 (Chengqi) in the
infraorbital ridge. It then travels down to the corner of the mouth. From here, there is an internal
connection that curves around the lips to connect with the upper gums and also to connect with CV
24 (Chengjiang) at the mentolabial groove. Externally, the meridian continues postolateral across the
lower portion of the cheek to the corner of mandible and curves up to the corner of hairline at ST 8.
From here, the meridian continues internally to connect to the DU meridian at GV 24.
From ST 5 (Daying), at the anterior border of the masseter, an external branch continues down the
neck to the clavicle. An internal branch travels to the back to connect with DU 14 before going to the
supraclavicular fossa at ST 12.
i) An internal branch then enters the chest and diaphragm and continues down to connect
with the ST and SP before going to ST 30 (Qichong), at the superior border of pubic synphisis.
ii) Externally, the meridian travels from ST 12 (Quepen) down the chest, 4 cun lateral from the
midline and continues 2 cun lateral from the midline after passing the diaphragm and meets
with the internal branch at ST 30.
From ST 30 (Qichong), the meridian diverts laterally to the ASIS and continues down the thigh on the
line connecting the ASIS and the lateral border of patella. After passing the knee, the meridian
continues down the leg, 1 finger breath (measured using the patient’s middle finger) lateral to the
tibia. After passing ST 39 (Xiajuxu), slightly more than halfway down the leg, the meridian goes back
up to ST 40 (Fenglong), before continuing to the dorsum of the foot. At the foot, the meridian runs
between the second and third metatarsal and terminates at the lateral side of the second toe.
i) The tibial branch connects from ST 36 to the lateral side of the third toe.
ii) The dorsum foot branch connects from ST 42 to the medial side of the big toe and links with
the SP meridian.
Starred: 6 points (most used) – ST 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 in the Head and Neck region
ST 1
Location: directly below the pupil between the eyeball and the infraorbital ridge
Needling method: perpendicular and slowly in, no thrusting or twirling0020
Moxa: no
Crossing point of the Stomach, Yang Qiao and Ren Meridians
ACTIONS/ INDICATIONS:
ST 2
Location: 1 cun directly below the pupil, in the depression at the infraorbital foramen
Needling method: superficial and perpendicular-oblique insertion
Moxa: no
Crossing point of the Stomach and Yang Qiao meridians
Precaution: deep insertion may injure the eyeball or damage the infraorbital nerve
ACTIONS/ INDICATIONS:
ST 3 NOT REQUIRED
ST 4
Location: 0.4 cun lateral to the corner of the mouth; lies in the continuation of the naso-labial
groove - ask the patient to smile if the groove is not visible
Needling method: transverse insertion to join other points (LI 20, ST 6, CV 24)
Moxa: no
Crossing point of the Stomach and Yang Qiao, LI and REN meridians
ACTIONS:
Expels Wind
Activates the channel (relieves Qi stag.) and relieves pain
INDICATIONS:
Deviation of the mouth, facial paresis, drooling, trigeminal neuralgia, numbness of lips
and face, twitching and cramps of facial muscles
Twitching of eyelids, ceaseless movement of eyeball, inability to close the eyes
ST 6
Location: 1 fingerbreadth anterior and superior to the angle of the jaw at the prominence of
the masseter muscle
Needling method: perpendicular or transverse insertion to join other points (ST 4, ST 5, ST 7)
Moxa: no
ACTIONS:
INDICATIONS:
Lock jaw, tension and pain in the jaw, toothache, gum disorders, swelling of the
cheeks
ST 7
Location: at the lower border of the zygomatic arch, in the depression anterior to the
condyloid process of the mandible.
Although this point is needled with the mouth closed, it is helpful to ask the patient to open the
mouth to better locate the condyloid process. If the finger rests on the condyloid process
when the mouth is open, it will fall into Xiàguān ST-7 when the mouth is closed
Needling method: perpendicular or slightly inferiorly insertion
Moxa: no
Crossing point of the Stomach and GB meridians
ACTIONS:
Expels Wind
Promotes the free flow of Qi and Blood in the area and relieves pain
Revives the spirit
Strengthens hearing
INDICATIONS:
ST 8
Location: at the corner of the forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to Shéntíng DU-24 and 0.5 cun within
the anterior hairline
Needling method: subcutaneous, transverse insertion, posterior direction
Moxa: no
Crossing point of the Stomach and DU, Yang Wei, GB and San Jiao meridians
ACTIONS:
INDICATIONS:
Headaches on one side, splitting headache with chills and fever, dizziness and
nausea
Eye pain, lacrimation on exposure to wind, twitching of the eyelids
Hemiplegia, used often in stroke patients, agitation with a sensation of oppression
Starred: points (most used) – ST 18, 21, 25 in the upper abdominal region
ST 18
Location: on the chest, directly below the nipple, 4 cun lateral to the midline in the 5th
intercostal space
Needling method: obliquely or transversly
Moxa: yes
Precaution: deep insertion may puncture the lungs
ACTIONS:
Regulates Chest Qi
Benefits the breasts, promotes lactation
Removes meridian obstruction, relieves pain
INDICATIONS:
Acute mastitis, insufficient lactation, breast pain
Chest pain, cough, wheezing and asthma, hiccup
ST 21
Location: on the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 4 cun superior to the umbilicus,
level with CV 12
Needling method: perpendicular
Moxa: yes
ACTIONS/ INDICATIONS:
ST 25
Location: on the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the umbilicus
Needling method: perpendicular; oblique inferior insertion towards the uterus for diseases of
the uterus
Moxa: yes
Precaution: contraindicated for pregnant women
ACTIONS/ INDICATIONS:
ST 29
Location: on the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline, 1 cun above pubic synthesis and
4 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with REN-3
Needling method: perpendicular insertion on an empty bladder
Moxa: yes
Precaution: deep insertion in a superior direction may penetrate the peritoneal cavity or a full
bladder
ACTIONS/ INDICATIONS:
ST 30
Location: Last point on the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline, 5 cun below the
umbilicus, level with the superior border of the pubic symphysis
Needling method: perpendicular insertion on an empty bladder
Moxa: yes
Precaution: deep insertion in a superior direction may penetrate the peritoneal cavity or a full
bladder
ACTIONS:
INDICATIONS:
ST 2 On the face, the point is directly below the pupil of Dispels Wind
the eye, in the depression at the infraorbital Clears Heat, benefits the eye
foramen Soothes the tendons and facial muscles
ST 4 On the face, 0.4 cun lateral to the corner of the Dispels Wind
mouth, directly below the pupil of the eye; lies at Activates the meridian, relieves pain
the continuation of the naso-labial groove - ask the
patient to smile if the groove is not visible
ST 21 On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 4 Harmonises the MJ: ST and intestines
cun superior to the umbilicus, level with CV 12 Descends rebellious ST Qi
Transforms accumulations and relieves
stagnation
Tonifies SP and promotes the SP’s T/T
function
ST 25 On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the umbilicus Regulates the ST, SP and LI
Removes Dampness and Damp-Heat
Regulates Qi and Blood and eliminates
stagnation
Regulates menstruation
ST 29 On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the Warms the meridians to dispel cold
midline, 1 cun above pubic synthesis and 4 cun Regulates menstruation by replenishing
inferior to the umbilicus, level with CV 3 Chong and Ren meridians
ST 30 Last point on the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to Regulate Qi flow in Lower Jiao
the midline, 5 cun below the umbilicus level with Regulates the BL
the superior border of the pubic symphysis, in line Regulates and strengthens Chong
with CV 2 meridian (Sea of Blood)
Harmonizes Yin and Blood