Stomach 42

Stomach

Feb 23

ST 42 / Chongyang / Rushing Yang

POINT LOCATION

On the dome of the instep of the foot, between the tendons of the long extensor muscle of the great toe and long extensor muscle of the toes, where the pulsation of the dorsal artery of foot is palpable

Associations

Yuan-Source Point of the ST Channel
Exit Point of the ST Channel

INDICATIONS / CONDITIONS TREATED

Pain and swelling of the face and eye
Facial paralysis
Toothache
Mania
Local pain and numbness of the dorsum of the foot

TCM ACTIONS

Harmonizes the ST
Clears heat
Calms the Shen
Opens the channel
Alleviates pain

TCM PATTERNS TREATED

Liver Wind

Elizabeth Fuqua

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