ESTOMAGO
Português: Meridiano do Estômago
Inglês: Stomach Meridian
Japonês: Yi Kei
Chinês: Wei Ching
Italiano: Canale Stomaco
E1 - ST1 - Shô Kyû - Cheng Qi, Cheng Chi - S1
E2 - ST2 - Shi Haku - Si Bai, Szu Pai - S2
E3 - ST3 - Ko Ryô - Ju Liao, Chu Liao - S3
E4 - ST4 - Chi Sô - Di Cang, Ti Tsang - S4
E5 - ST5 - Dai Gei - Da Ying, Ta Ying - S5
E6 - ST6 - Kyô Sha - Jia Che, Chia Che - S6
E7 - ST7 - Ge Kan - Xia Guan, Hsiao Kuan - S7
E8 - ST8 - Zu Yi - Tou Wei - S8
E9 - ST9 - Jin Gei - Ren Ying, Jen Ying - S9
E10 - ST10 - Sui Totsui - Shui Tu - S10
E11 - ST11 - Ki Sha - Qi She, Chi She - S11
E12 - ST12 - Ketsu Bon - Que Pen, Chueh Pen - S12
E13 - ST13 - Ki Ko - Qi Hu, Chi Hu - S13
E14 - ST14 - Ko Bô - Ku Fang - S14
E15 - ST15 - Oku Ei - Wu Yi - S15
E16 - ST16 - Yô Sô - Ying Chuang - S16
E17 - ST17 - Nyû Chû - Ru Zhong, Ju Chung - S17
E18 - ST18 - Nyû Kon - Ru Gen, Ku Ken - S18
E19 - ST19 - Fu Yô - Bu Rong, Pu Yung - S19
E20 - ST20 - Shô Man - Cheng Man - S20
E21 - ST21 - Ryô Mon - Liang Men - S21
E22 - ST22 - Kan Mon - Guan Men, Kuan Men - S22
E23 - ST23 - Tai Itsu - Tai Yi - S23
E24 - ST24 - Katsu NikuMon - HuaRouMen, HuaJouMen - S24
E25 - ST25 - Ten Sû - Tian Shu, Tien Shu - S25
E26 - ST26 - Gai Ryô - Wai Ling - S26
E27 - ST27 - Dai Ko - Da Ju, Ta Chu - S27
E28 - ST28 - Sui Dô - Chui Dao, Chui Tao - S28
E29 - ST29 - Ki Rai - Gui Lai, Kuei Lai - S29
E30 - ST30 - Ki Shô - Qi Chong, Chi Chung - S30
E31 - ST31 - Hi Kan - Bi Guan, Pi Kuan - S31
E32 - ST32 - Fuku To - Fu Tu - S32
E33 - ST33 - Yin Shi - Yin Shi, Yin Shih - S33
E34 - ST34 - Ryô Kyû - Liang Qiu, Liang Chiu - S34
E35 - ST35 - Toku Bi - Du Bi, Tu Pi - S35
E36 - ST36 - Ashi No Sanri - Zu San Li, Tsu San Li - S36
E37 - ST37 - Jô Ko Kyo - Shang Ju Xu, Shang Chu HSu - S37
E38 - ST38 - Jô Kô - Tiao Kou - S38
E39 - ST39 - Ge Ko Kyo - Xia Ju Xu, Hsiao Chu Hsu - S39
E40 - ST40 - Hô Ryû - Feng Long, Feng Lung - S40
E41 - ST41 - Kai Kei - Jie Xi, Chieh Hsi - S41
E42 - ST42 - Shô Yo - Chong Yang - S42
E43 - ST43 - Kan Koku - Xian Gu, Hsien Ku - S43
E44 - ST44 - Nai Tei - Nei Ting - S44
E45 - ST45 - Rei Da - Li Dui, Li Tui - S45
Meridiano: III.
Total de Pontos: 45.
Horário Pico: 03:00h ~ 05:00h.
Fluxo: Cabeça -> Pés
1. Trajeto externo
Inicia-se ao lado da narina indo para o assoalho da órbita, ângulo medial do olho, onde se comunica com o meridiano da Bexiga no ponto B1. Da margem infraorbital, desce pela face, penetra a gengiva, contorna os lábios e vai até o VC24.
Segue para a mandíbula onde se bifurca em 2 ramos: um ascendente, passa em frente à orelha, indo até a região frontal no ponto E8.
Outro ramo descendente vai para a região ântero-lateral do pescoço até a fossa supraclavicular, onde se divide novamente em 2 ramos: trajeto interno e externo.
- Trajeto externo: segue pela face anterior da coluna, passa pelo mamilo, lateral à cicatriz umbelical até a região inguinal. Segue pela face ântero-lateral da coxa e perna, dorso do pé , até a margem ungueal lateral do 2º dedo do pé.
2. Trajeto interno
Da região supraclavicular, penetra no tórax, atravessa o diafragma, penetra no Estômago, e depois no Baço-Pâncreas.
3. Meridianos Secundários:
Meridiano Tendinomuscular: origina-se no 2º dedo do pé, no ponto E45 .
Meridiano Luo ou de Conexão Longitudinal e Transversal do Estômago têm origem na perna, no ponto E40 .
Sintomas de alterações do meridiano: impotência funcional dos músculos situados em seu trajeto, dificuldade para flexão e extensão do quadril, do joelho e pé, hipossensibilidade do 2º dedo do pé, transpiração excessiva, boca e lábios secos, garganta inchada, pescoço doloroso e inchado, desvio da rima bucal, dores torácicas, dor nos olhos, sinusite maxilar, conjuntivite.
Sintomas de alteração energética: distensão e plenitude abdominais, desconforto abdominal, convulsões, fome persistente, gengivite, alterações gengivodentárias.
É utilizado para: tratamento das afecções da face, olhos, nariz, boca, gengivas, alvéolo dentário, garganta, estômago, intestinos, doenças mentais e febris.
Pontos:
E1 • ST1 • Shô Kyû • Cheng Qi ou Cheng Chi • S1 • Tear Container.
Meeting Point on the Stomach Channel with the Yang Motility and Conception Vessels.
Location: (1) One the face, on the inferior border of the orbit, in the orbicularis oculi muscle, directly below the pupil when eyes are focused forward. (2) On the inferior ridge of the orbital cavity directly below the pupil.
Caution: Do not manipulate the needle as bleeding occurs very easily.
> Benefits the Eyes, Expels Wind, Stops Lacrimation, Clears Heat.
> Eye Deviation • Eye Disorders • Eyelid Spasm • Facial Muscle Paralysis • Lacrimation • Lacrimation Upon Wind Exposure • Mouth Deviation • Optic Nerve Atrophy • Optic Nerve Inflammation • Visual Disturbances •
E2 • ST2 • Shi Haku • Si Bai ou Szu Pai • S2 • Four Whites.
Location: (1) On the face, on the infraorbital foramen, 0.5 cun inferior to ST 1 when eyes are focused forward. (2) About 1 cm directly below ST1.
Caution: Do not needle deeply as to puncture the eyeball.
> Expels Wind, Clears Heat, Benefits the Eyes.
> Dizziness • Eye Deviation • Eye Disorders • Eyelid Spasm • Facial Edema • Facial Muscle Paralysis • Facial Pain • Headache • Lacrimation • Mouth Deviation • Respiratory Disorders • Trigeminal Neuralgia • Visual Disturbances •
E3 • ST3 • Ko Ryô • Ju Liao ou Chu Liao • S3 • Great Bone Hole.
Meeting Point on the Stomach Channel with the Yang Motility Vessel.
Location: (1) On the face, level with the border of the ala nose, in line with the pupil when the eyes are focused forward. (2) Directly below the pupil at the level of the inferior ridge of the ala of the nose.
> Expels Wind, Reduces Swelling, Alleviates Pain.
> Dental Pain • Epistaxis • Facial Muscle Paralysis • Lacrimation • Mouth and Eye Deviation • Sinus Pain • Superficial Visual Obstruction • Swelling of Lips and Cheeks •
E4 • ST4 • Chi Sô • Di Cang ou Ti Tsang • S4 • Earth Granary.
Meeting Point on the Stomach Channel with the Large Intestine Channel and Yang Motility and Conception Vessels.
Location: (1) On the face, in the oral region, 0.5 cun lateral to the corner of the mouth, in line with the pupil when the eyes are focused forward. (2) About 1 cm lateral to the corner of the mouth.
> Expels Wind from the Face, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain.
> Aphasia • Eyelid Spasm • Facial Muscle Paralysis • Mouth Deviation • Saliva Excessive • Toothache • Trigeminal Neuralgia •
E5 • ST5 • Dai Gei • Da Ying ou Ta Ying • S5 • Great Reception.
Location: (1) On the cheek, anterior to the angle of the mandible, on the anterior border of masseter muscle. (2) About 3 cm toward CV24 from the mandibular angle.
Caution: Avoid the Artery!
> Expels Wind, Reduces Swelling.
> Facial and Lower Cheek Edema • Facial Muscle Paralysis • Jaws Clenched • Mouth Deviation • Toothache Lower Jaw • Wind Tetany with Lockjaw •
E6 • ST6 • Kyô Sha • Jia Che ou Chia Che • S6 • Jaw Bone.
Location: (1) On the cheek, 1 cun anterior and superior to the angle of the mandible, in the belly of masseter muscle. (2) About 1 cm anterior and superior to the mandibular angle.
> Expels Wind, Activates the Channel, Benefits the Jaw and Teeth, Alleviates Pain.
> Facial Edema • Facial Muscle Paralysis • Jaw Disorders • Mouth Deviation • Neck Pain • Neck Stiffness • Parotitis • Toothache • Trismus •
E7 • ST7 • Ge Kan • Xia Guan ou Hsia Kuan • S7 • Below the Joint.
Meeting Point on the Stomach Channel with the Gall Bladder Channel.
Location: (1) On the lateral face, in the depression at the lower border of the zygomatic arch, anterior to the condyloid process of the mandible. ST7 is located with the mouth closed. (2) On the inferior ridge of the malar arch directly inferior to GB3.
> Benefits the Ears, Jaw and Teeth, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain.
> Deafness • Ear Disorders • Eye Deviation • Facial Muscle Paralysis • Facial Pain • Jaw Disorders • Mouth Deviation • Tinnitus • Toothache • Trigeminal Neuralgia •
E8 • ST8 • Zu Yi • Tou Wei • S8 • Head Corner.
Meeting Point on the Stomach Channel with the Gall Bladder Channel and Yang Linking Vessel.
Location: (1) At the corner of the forehead, 0.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline, 4.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline. (2) In the frontal head area at the lateral corners of the hairline.
> Expels Wind, Benefits the Eyes, Alleviates Pain.
> Dizziness • Eye Disorders • Eyelid Spasm • Facial Muscle Paralysis • Headache • Headache Migraine • Lacrimation upon Wind Exposure • Mental Disorders • Visual Disturbances •
E9 • ST9 • Jin Gei • Ren Ying ou Jen Ying • S9 • Man's Prognosis.
Meeting Point on the Stomach Channel with the Gall Bladder Channel. Major Window of Sky Point.
Location: (1) On the neck, on the anterior border of sternocleidomastoid muscle, at the level of the laryngeal prominence. (2) At the level of the laryngeal prominence in the area of the pulse of the common carotid artery.
Caution: Avoid the Vasculature!
> Regulates Qi and Blood, Benefits the Throat and Neck, Alleviates Pain, Lowers Rebellion.
> Asthma • Cough • Dizziness • Dyspnea • Goiter • Headache • Hypertension • Hypotension • Neck Nodular Growths • Skin Disorders • Speech Impaired • Throat Constriction • Throat Soreness •
E10 • ST10 • Sui Totsu • Shui Tu • S10 • Water Prominence.
Location: (1) On the neck, on the anterior border of sternocleidomastoid muscle, midway between ST9 at the level of the laryngeal prominence and ST11 at the upper clavicle border. (2) Between ST9 and ST11 on the anterior edge of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
Caution: Avoid the Artery!
> Benefits the Throat and Neck, Disseminates and Descends Lung Qi, Clears Heat.
> Dyspnea • Shoulder Pain and Swelling • Throat Soreness and Swelling •
E11 • ST11 • Ki Sha • Qi She ou Chi She • S11 • Qi Abode.
Location: (1) At the root of the neck, at the superior border of the sternal end of the clavicle, between the sternal and clavicular heads of sternocleidomastoid muscle. (2) On the superior ridge of the clavicle in the lesser supraclavicular fossa.
> Benefits the Throat and Neck, Descends Qi, Benefits the Lung,Alleviates Cough.
> Dyspnea • Neck Stiffness • Throat Pain and Swollen •
E12 • ST12 • Ketsu Bon • Que Pen ou Chueh Pen • S12 • Empty Basin.
Meeting Point on the Stomach Channel with the Large Intestine, Small Intestine, Triple Energizer, Lung and Gall Bladder Channels.
Location: (1) At the midpoint of the supraclavicular fossa, posterior to the clavicle, on the midclavicular line, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. (2) On the superior ridge of the clavicle on the 4th anterior line (mammary line).
Contraindication: Do not use if pregnancy is known or suspected.
> Disseminates and Descends Lung Qi, Activates the Channel, Clears Heat from the Chest, Alleviates Pain.
> Angina • Chest Oppression • Cough • Dyspnea • Shoulder Movement Limited • Shoulder Pain • Supraclavicular Fossa Pain • Throat Sore and Swollen •
E13 • ST13 • Ki Ko • Qi Hu ou Chi Hu • S13 • Qi Door.
Meeting Point on the Stomach Channel with the Kidney, Gall Bladder, Large Intestine, Triple Energizer, Pericardium and Lung Channels.
Location: (1) In the infraclavicular fossa, on the midclavicular line, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. (2) On the inferior ridge of the clavicle on the 4th anterior line (mammary line).
> Lowers Rebellious Qi, Unbinds the Chest.
> Asthma • Cough • Dyspnea • Hiccough • Perspiration Excessive • Respiratory Disorders • Thoracic Distention and Fullness •
E14 • ST14 • Ko Bô • Ku Fang • S14 • Storeroom.
Location: (1) On the chest, on the midclavicular line, in the first intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. (2) Halfway between ST13 and ST15.
> Lowers Rebellious Qi, Unbinds the Chest.
> Chest Pain and Fullness • Dyspnea • Grief and Sadness • Respiratory Disorders •
E15 • ST15 • Oku Ei • Wu Yi • S15 • Roof.
Location: (1) On the chest, on the midclavicular line, in the second intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. (2) On the 4th anterior line (mammary line) in the 2nd intercostal.
> Lowers Rebellious Qi, Benefits the Breasts, Alleviates Pain, Alleviates Itching, Unbinds the Chest.
> Breast Abscess • Breast Pain • Cough • Dyspnea • Respiratory Disorders • Shortness of Breath • Thoracic Pain and Fullness •
E16 • ST16 • Yô Sô • Ying Chuang • S16 • Breast Window.
Location: (1) On the chest, on the midclavicular line, in the third intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. (2) On the 4th anterior line (mammary line) in the 3rd intercostal.
> Alleviates Cough and Wheezing.
> Asthma • Breast Abscess • Cough • Diarrhea • Insomnia • Thoracic Pain and Distention •
E17 • ST17 • Nyû Chû • Ru Zhong ou Ju Chung • S17 • Breast Center.
Location: At the center of the nipple.
Contraindication: DO NOT NEEDLE OR MOXA - ST17 SERVES AS A LANDMARK ONLY!
> Used as a Reference Point for ST18 (E18).
E18 • ST18 • Nyû Kon • Ru Gen ou Ju Ken• S18 • Breast Root.
Location: (1) On the chest, on the midclavicular line, in the fifth intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. (2) On the 4th anterior line (mammary line) in the 5th intercostal.
> Benefits the Breasts, Unbinds the Chest, Alleviates Cough and Wheezing, Reduces Swelling.
> Cough • Digestive Disturbances • Dyspnea • Insufficient Lactation • Mastitis • Thoracic Pain •
E19 • ST19 • Fu Yô • Bu Rong ou Pu Yung • S19 • Not Contained.
Location: (1) On the upper abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline and 6 cun superior to the umbilicus, at the level of CV14. (2) Along the 3rd anterior line on the inferior ridge of the cortal arch.
> Regulates the Middle Burner, Descends Qi, Lowers Rebellion, Alleviates Cough and Wheezing.
> Abdominal Distention • Cough • Digestive Disturbances • Dry Heaves • No Appetite • Vomiting •
E20 • ST20 • Shô Man • Cheng Man • S20 • Assuming Fullness.
Location: (1) On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline and 5 cun superior to the umbilicus, at the level of CV13. (2) About 1/6 of the way from ST19 to ST25.
> Regulates the Middle Burner, Lowers Rebellious Lung and Stomach Qi.
> Abdominal Distention • Borborygmus • Dysphagia • Epigastric Pain • No Appetite • Vomiting •
E21 • ST21 • Ryô Mon • Liang Men • S21 • Beam Gate.
Location: (1) On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, 4 cun superior to the umbilicus, at the level of CV12. (2) About 1/3 of the way from ST19 to ST25.
> Regulates Qi, Regulates the Middle Burner, Raises the Qi, Transforms Stagnation, Alleviates Diarrhea and Pain.
> Abdominal Distention • Abdominal Pain • Anal Prolapse • Appetite Absent • Diarrhea • Gastrointestinal Disorders • Stomach Nervous Dysfunction • Stomach Pain • Ulcer Gastric • Vomiting •
E22 • ST22 • Kan Mon • Guan Men ou Kuan Men • S22 • Pass Gate.
Location: (1) On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, 3 cun superior to the umbilicus, at the level of CV11. (2) Halfway between ST19 and ST25.
> Regulates Qi, Regulates the Intestines, Regulates Urination, Alleviates Pain.
> Abdominal Distention and Fullness • Borborygmus • Diarrhea • Edema • No Appetite • Periumbilical Pain Acute •
E23 • ST23 • Tai Itsu • Tai Yi • S23 • Supreme Unity.
Location: (1) On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, 2 cun superior to the umbilicus, at the level of CV10. (2) About 1/3 of the way from ST25 to ST19.
> Transforms Phlegm, Regulates the Middle Burner, Calms the Spirit.
> Agitation • Indigestion • Mania • Stomach Pain •
E24 • ST24 • Katsu Niku Mon • Hua Rou Men ou Hua Jou Men • S24 • Slippery Flesh Gate.
Location: (1) On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, 1 cun superior to the umbilicus, at the level of CV9. (2) About 1/6 of the way from ST25 to ST19.
> Transforms Phlegm, Harmonizes the Stomach, Calms the Spirit, Alleviates Vomiting.
> Constipation • Mania • Nausea and Vomiting • Stiff Tongue • Stomach Pain •
E25 • ST25 • Ten Sû • Tian Shu ou Tien Shu • S25 • Celestial Pivot.
Front Mu Point of the Large Intestine that connects with Back Shu BL25.
Location: (1) On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the umbilicus. (2) On the 3rd anterior line lateral to CV8.
Contraindication: Do Not Needle If Pregnancy is known or suspected
> Regulates the Intestines,Regulates the Spleen and Stomach, Drains Damp, Regulates Qi and Blood, Transforms Stagnation, Resolves Damp Heat.
> Abdominal Distention • Abdominal Pain • Appetite Absent • Borborygmus • Constipation • Diarrhea • Edema • Gastrointestinal Disorders • Infertility • Intestinal Disorders • Menses Irregular • Peritonitis •
E26 • ST26 • Gai Ryô • Wai Ling • S26 • Outer Mound.
Location: (1) On the lower abdomen, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, at the level of CV7. (2) About 2 cm inferior to ST25.
> Regulates Qi, Alleviates Pain.
> Abdominal Pain • Dysmenorrhea • Hernia • Lower Abdominal Disorders •
E27 • ST27 • Dai Ko • Da Ju ou Ta Chu • S27 • Great Gigantic.
Location: (1) On the lower abdomen, 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, at the level of CV5. (2) About ¼ of the way from ST25 to ST30.
> Benefits the Kidneys, Regulates Qi, Strengthens Essence, Regulates Urination.
> Dysuria • Hypogastric Distention and Fullness • Insomnia with Fear • Premature Ejaculation • Retention of Urine • Seminal Emissions •
E28 • ST28 • Sui Dô • Shui Dao ou Shui Tao • S28 • Waterway.
Location: (1) On the lower abdomen, 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, at the level of CV4. (2) Halfway between ST27 and ST30.
> Regulates the Lower Burner, Benefits the Bladder, Benefits the Uterus, Transforms Stagnation.
> Abdominal Distention • Abdominal Fullness • Abdominal Pain • Cystitis • Edema • Hernia • Infertility • Menses Irregular • Nephritis • Orchitis • Urine Retention •
E29 • ST29 • Ki Lai • Gui Lai ou Kuei Lai • S29 • Return.
Location: (1) On the lower abdomen, 1 cun above the pubic symphysis and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, at the level of CV3. (2) About 2 cm superior to ST30.
> Regulates the Lower Burner, Regulates Menstruation, Benefits the Genital Region.
> Abdominal Pain • Amenorrhea • Endometriosis • Genital Penis Pain • Hernia • Impotence • Infertility • Leukorrhea • Menses Irregular • Orchitis • Uterine Prolapse •
E30 • ST30 • Ki Shô • Qi Chong ou Chi Chung • S30 • Surging Qi.
Meeting Point on the Stomach Channel with the Penetrating Vessel.
Location: (1) At the superior border of the pubic symphysis, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, at the level of CV2. (2) Along the 3rd anterior line on the superior ridge of the pubic tubercle.
Caution: Avoid the Femoral Vein, spermatic cord in men and round ligament in women.
> Regulates Lower Burner Qi, Regulates the Penetrating Vessel, Subdues Running Piglet Qi.
> Abdominal Pain • Childbirth Disorders • Genital Pain • Genital Swelling • Hernia • Impotence • Infertility • Lumbar Pain • Menses Irregular •
E31 • ST31 • Hi Kan • Bi Guan ou Pi Kuan • S31 • Thigh Joint.
Location: (1) On the anterior thigh, directly inferior to the anterior superior iliac spine, in the depression lateral to the sartorius muscle. (2) About ¼ of the way down from the inferior ridge of the anterior superior iliac spine to the lateral superior ridge of the patella.
> Activates the Channel, Dispels Wind Damp, Alleviates Pain.
> Inguinal Lymphadenitis • Leg Muscle Atrophy • Leg Numbness • Leg Paralysis • Lumbar Pain • Thigh Pain •
E32 • ST32 • Fuku To • Fu Tu • S32 • Crouching Rabbit.
Location: (1) On the anterior thigh, on a line between the anterior superior iliac spine and the superolatero patella, 6 cun superior to lateral patella. (2) Halfway between the inferior ridge of the anterior superior iliac spine and the lateral superior ridge of the patella.
> Activates the Channel, Dispels Wind Damp, Alleviates Pain.
> Beriberi • Iliac Region Pain • Knee Disorders • Leg Paralysis • Lumbar Pain • Urticaria •
E33 • ST33 • Yin Shi • Yin Shi ou Yin Shih • S33 • Yin Market.
Location: (1) On the anterior thigh, on a line between the anterior superior iliac spine and the superolatero patella, 3 cun superior to lateral patella. (2) Halfway between ST32 and the lateral superior ridge of the patella.
> Activates the Channel, Dispels Wind Damp, Alleviates Pain.
> Lower Extremity Disorders • Thigh and Knee Pain •
E34 • ST34 • Ryô Kyû • Liang Qiu ou Liang Chiu • S34 • Beam Hill.
Xi Cleft Point on the Stomach Channel.
Location: (1) On the anterior thigh, on a line between the anterior superior iliac spine and the superolatero patella, 2 cun superior to lateral patella. (2) About 4 cm superior to the lateral superior ridge of the patella.
Contraindication: Do Not Needle If Pregnancy is known/suspect.
> Activates the Channel, Harmonizes the Stomach, Moderates Acute Conditions, Alleviates Pain.
> Hiccough • Indigestion • Knee Disorders • Leg Paralysis • Lumbar Pain • Mastitis • Stomach Pain •
E35 • ST35 • Toku Bi • Du Bi ou Tu Pi • S35 • Calf's Nose.
Location: (1) At the knee region, in the depression below the lateral side of the patella when the knee is flexed slightly. (2) On the lateral ridge of the patellic ligament halfway between the patella and the tibial tuberosity.
> Dispels Wind Damp, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain, Reduces Swelling.
> Abdominal Pain • Knee Disorders • Leg Muscle Weakness •
E36 • ST36 • Ashi No San Li • Zu San Li ou Tsu San Li • S36 • Leg Three Li.
He Sea Point on the Stomach Channel. Special Command Point for the Abdomen. Earth Point on the Earth Meridian.
Location: (1) On the leg, one finger breadth lateral to the tibia's anterior crest, 3 cun inferior to ST35 in the depression to the lateral side of the patella. (2) About 2 cm lateral to the inferior ridge of the tibial tuberosity.
> Harmonizes the Stomach, Regulates the Spleen, Supports the Correct Qi, Regulates Qi, Cools Fire, Activates the Channel, Revives the Yang, Revives Consciousness, Drains Damp, Calms the Spirit, Nourishes Blood, Nourishes Yin, Strengthens Original Qi, Alleviates Pain.
> Abdominal Distention • Abdominal Pain • Allergies • Asthma • Borborygmus • Chest Pain • Constipation • Cough • Diarrhea • Digestive Disturbances • Dizziness • Dysuria • Edema • Edema Lower Body • Fever • Gastrointestinal Disorders • Hemiplegia • Hiccough • Hypertension • Indigestion • Intestinal Disorders • Jaundice • Knee Disorders • Leg Pain • Mastitis • Mental Disorders • Nausea • Neurasthenia • Pancreatitis • Paralysis due to Wind Stoke • Reproductive System Disorders • Seizures • Shock • Stomach Pain • Tibial Bone Pain • Ulcer Gastric • Vomiting • Weakness General •
E37 • ST37 • Jô Ko Kyo • Shang Ju Xu ou Shang Chu Hsu • S37 • Upper Great Hollow.
Lower He Sea Point of the Large Intestine. Lower Body Sea of Blood Point with ST39.
Location: (1) On the leg, one finger breadth lateral to the tibia's anterior crest, 6 cun inferior to ST35 in the depression to the lateral side of the patella. (2) Halfway between ST36 and ST39.
> Regulates the Intestines, Resolves Damp Heat, Regulates the Spleen and Stomach, Activates the Channel, Transforms Stagnation, Alleviates Pain, Alleviates Diarrhea, Alleviates Dysenteric, Disorder.
> Abdominal Distention • Abdominal Pain • Beriberi • Borborygmus • Diarrhea • Digestive Disturbances • Hemiplegia • Intestinal Disorders •
E38 • ST38 • Jô Kô • Tiao Kou • S38 • Ribbon Opening.
Location: (1) On the leg, one cun lateral to the tibia's anterior crest, at the midpoint of a line between ST35 at the lateral patella and the lateral malleolus. (2) About 2 cm superior to ST39.
> Expels Wind Damp, Benefits the Shoulder, Alleviates Pain
> Damp Painful Obstruction • Lower Leg Pain or Paralysis • Shoulder Pain with Stiffness • Thigh and Knee Swelling •
E39 • ST39 • Ge Ko Kyo • Xia Ju Xu ou Hsia Chu Hsu • S39 • Lower Great Hollow.
Lower He Sea Point of the Small Intestine. Lower Body Sea of Blood Point with ST37.
Location: (1) On the leg, one cun inferior to ST38 at the midpoint of a line between ST35 at the lateral patella and the lateral malleolus. (2) At the level of the halfway point between ST36 and ST41 about 2 cm lateral to the anterior ridge of the tibia.
> Regulates Small Intestine Qi, Regulates the Intestines, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain, Resolves Damp Heat, Transforms Stagnation.
> Abdominal Pain • Back Pain Radiates to Testicles • Dark Urine • Dysenteric Disorder • Lower Extremity Pain • Mastitis • Small Intestine Disorders •
E40 • ST40 • Hô Ryû • Feng Long ou Feng Lung • S40 • Bountiful Bulge.
Luo Connecting Point on the Stomach Channel to SP3.
Location: (1) On the leg, one cun lateral to ST38 at the midpoint of a line between ST35 at the lateral patella and the lateral malleolus. (2) About 2 cm lateral to ST38.
> Transforms Phlegm, Unbinds the Chest, Clears Lung Phlegm, Clears Heart Phlegm, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain, Alleviates Cough and Wheezing, Calms the Spirit, Drains Damp.
> Amenorrhea • Asthma • Chest Pain • Constipation • Cough • Dizziness • Edema Lower Body • Headache • Leg Muscle Atrophy • Leg Pain • Leg Paralysis • Mental Disorders • Nasal Discharge Excessive • Seizures • Throat Constriction • Throat Soreness • Uterine Bleeding Abnormal • Vertigo •
E41 • ST41 • Kai Kei • Jie Xi ou Chieh Hsi • S41 • Ravine Divide.
Jing River Point on the Stomach Channel. Fire Point on Earth Meridian.
Location: (1) On the dorsum of the foot, between tendons of muscles extensor digitorum longus and extersor hallucis longus, level with the tip of the lateral malleolus. (2) On the lateral ridge of the anterior tibial tendon at the level of the vertex of the lateral condyle.
> Clears Heat from the Stomach Channel and Fu, Calms the Spirit, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain.
> Abdominal Distention • Ankle Pain and Swelling • Constipation • Depression • Dizziness • Dorsal Foot Pain and Swelling • Facial and Head Edema • Headache • Lower Extremity Pain or Paralysis • Stomach Disharmony •
E42 • ST42 • Shô Yo • Chong Yang • S42 • Surging Yang.
Yuan Source Point on the Stomach Channel.
Location: (1) On the dorsum of the foot, 1.5 cun inferior to ST41, in the depression between the second and third metatarsals and cuneiform bones. (2) About 3 cm anterior to ST41 in the area of the arteria dorsalis pedis.
Caution: Avoid the Dorsal Artery.
> Clears Heat from the Stomach Channel, Harmonizes the Stomach Fu, Calms the Spirit, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain.
> Dorsal Foot Pain and Swelling • Facial Swelling • Mania • Mouth Deviation • No Pleasure in Eating with Abdominal Distention • Toothache •
E43 • ST43 • Kan Koku • Xian Gu ou Hsien Ku • S43 • Sunken Valley.
Shu Stream Point on the Stomach Channel. Wood Point on Earth Meridian.
Location: (1) On the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third metatarsal bones, 1.5 cun superior to the web marginin, in line with the lateral side of the second digit. (2) On the dorsal aspect of the foot between the anterior ridges of the bases of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones.
> Regulates the Spleen, Regulates and Harmonizes the Stomach and Intestines, Treats Edema.
> Abdominal Pain • Borborygmus • Dorsal Foot Painful Swelling • Eye Disorders • Facial Edema • Hysteria •
E44 • ST44 • Nai Tei • Nei Ting • S44 • Inner Court.
Ying Spring Point on the Stomach Channel. Water Point on Earth Meridian.
Location: (1) On the dorsum of the foot, at the proximal end of the web between the second and third toes. (2) On the dorsal aspect of the foot between the anterior ridges of the heads of the 2nd and 3rd proximal phalanges.
> Clears Heat from the Stomach Channel, Regulates the Intestines, Resolves Damp Heat, Alleviates Pain.
> Abdominal Distention • Abdominal Pain • Constipation • Diarrhea • Dorsal Foot Painful Swelling • Facial Pain • Fever • Intestinal Disorders • Mouth Deviation • Nosebleed • Skin Disorders • Stomach Pain • Throat Infections • Throat Soreness • Tinnitus • Toothache • Trigeminal Neuralgia •
E45 • ST45 • Lei Da • Li Dui ou Li Tui • S45 • Severe Mouth.
Jing Well Point on the Stomach Channel. Metal Point on Earch Meridian.
Location: (1) On the lateral side of the second toe, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail bed. (2) About 2 mm behind the lateral base of the 2nd toenail.
> Clears Heat from the Stomach Channel, Clears Heat, Calms the Spirit (idem ST44), Revives Consciousness.
> Abdominal Fullness and Distention • Dreaming Excessive • Epistaxis • Excessive Heat in the Body • Facial Swelling • Lower Limbs and Feet Cold • Mania and Depression • Mouth Deviation • Throat Pain • Toothache • Trismus •