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Foot Yangming 34-45 Flashcards

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ST34 Liangqiu

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Beam Hill (Ridge Mound)

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ST34 Location

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With knee flexed, 2 cun above the superior lateral border of the patella on a line connecting with the ASIS.

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ST34 Needling

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Perpendicular or oblique 1 - 1.5 cun

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ST34 Associations

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Xi Cleft Point

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ST34 TCM Patterns

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  1. Stomach Food Stagnation
  2. Stomach Blood Stagnation
  3. Stomach Rebellious Qi
  4. Stomach Cold Invasion
  5. Spleen Qi Deficiency
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ST34 TCM Actions

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Activates the channel and alleviates pain

Harmonizes the stomach and alleviates pain

Moderates acute conditions

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ST34 Indications

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Conditions / Symptoms:

Back pain & Breast Distention

Leg pain

Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)

Circulation issues of knee and lower leg

Knee Pain (Lateral

Parkinson’s Disease (PD)

Vomiting

Abdominal Pain

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ST34 Neuroanatomy

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Superficial Innervation: Intermediate femoral cutaneous nerve of the thigh from L2 - L4
Dermatome Segment: L3

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ST34 Notes

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ST34 Nearby Points

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SP10 - With knee flexed, 2 cun superior to the superior medial border of the patella on a bulge in the middle of the vastus lateralis (quadriceps femoris)

LV9 - 4 cun above the medial epicondyle of the femur in a depression between vastus lateralis and sartorius

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ST35 Dubi

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Calf’s Nose

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ST35 Location

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On the knee, in a hollow formed when the knee is flexed, immediately below the patella and lateral to the patellar ligament

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ST35 Needling

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With the knee flexed and supported by a rolled pillow: perpendicular insertion directed towards Weizhong Bl-40, 1 - 2 cun, or oblique insertion in a medial and superior direction, behind the patella 1 - 2 cun, or behind the patella ligaement to join with medial Xiyan (MN-LE-16)

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ST35 Associations

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No hats.

Luo harmonizing point?

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ST35 TCM Patterns

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ST35 TCM Actions

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Dispels wind-damp and reduces swelling

Activates the channel and alleviates pain

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ST35 Indications

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Conditions and Symptoms:

Knee pain - swelling, difficult movement, weakness

Atrophy of lower limb

Knee problems. Often used with heding and the medial xiyan extra points.

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ST35 Neuroanatomy

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Superficial Innervation: Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve of the calf from L4 - S1
Dermatome Segment: L5

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ST35 Notes

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At the end of a Stomach Luo treatment this point is needled, deqi grasped and removed immediately to normalize the circulation of blood

http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-35

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ST35 Nearby Points

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GB33 - 3 cun above GB34, lateral to the knee joint, in a depression above the external epicondyle of the femur, between the femur and tendon of biceps femoris

LV8 - At the medial end of the transverse popliteal crease, posterior to the medial apicondyle of the femur, in a depression on the anterior border of the insertions of semitendinosus and semimembranosus, about 1 cun anterior to KD10.

EX-LE-2 Heding - in a depression at the midpoint and superior to the patella

EX-LE-5 Xiyan - Lateral (ST35) and medial knee depressions

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ST36 Zusanli

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Leg Three Miles

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ST36 Location

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3 cun inferior to ST35, 1 fingerbreadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia

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ST36 Needling

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Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun

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ST36 Associations

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He Sea and Earth point

(Horary Point of ST channel)

Lower He Sea point of ST

Command Point of Abdomen

Heavenly Star Point

Point of Sea of Water and Grain

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ST36 TCM Actions
Activates the channel and alleviates pain Fortifies the spleen and resolves dampness Supports the correct qi and fosters original qi Tonifies qi and nourishes blood and yin Clears fire and calms the spirit Revives the Yang and restores consciousness
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ST36 Indications
_Conditions / Symptoms:_ ## Footnote Muscle Weakness Abdominal Pain/Distention Nausea Diabetes Type I/Type II Immunity Breast Distention Urination/Bladder problems Leg pain Asthma Rebellious qi - vomiting, hiccup, belching Wheezing (Dyspnea) Appetite (Too Much/Too Little) Tinnitus Constipation Hypertenstion/Palpitations EPF's (fever/chills, fever w/o sweating) Diarrhea (Chronic/Acute) Mental Health/Middle Jiao Hot or Cold Acute heart/chest pain Taxations 5 and 7 injuries Chronic pain anywhere Headaches Edema Dizziness 4 insufficiencies: insufficiency of original qi, insufficiency of yin qi, insufficiency of zang qi, insufficiency of Stomach qi,
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ST36 Neuroanatomy
_Superficial Innervation:_ Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve of the calf (L4 - S1) _Dermatome Segment:_ L5 _Deeper Structures_: Common fibular (peroneal) nerve (L4 - S3)
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ST36 Trigger Point
_Muscle:_ Tibialis anterior _Myotome Innervation_: Deep fibular (peroneal) nerve (L4 - S3) _Pain Referral Pattern_: Inferior to the point, across the front of the leg to the anterior of the ankle and the big toe _Indications_: Strain of dorsiflexors of foot ; Ankle sprain
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ST36 TCM Patterns/Notes
1. SP Qi Deficiency 2. SP Qi Sinking 3. SP Unable to Control Blood 4. SP Blood Deficiency 5. Stomach Yin Deficiency 6. Stomach Qi Deficiency (and Cold) 7. LU Qi Deficiency [http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-36](http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-36)
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ST36 Nearby Points
GB34 - In a depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula SP9 - In a depression posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia. Or...on the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia on level with tuberosity of the tibia. LV7 - 1 cun posterior to SP9, posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia, in th upper portion of the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle
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ST37 Shangjuxu
Upper Great Void
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ST37 Location
6 cun below ST35, 1 finger width lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia
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ST37 Needling
Perpendicular 1 - 1.5 cun
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ST37 Associations
Lower He Sea Point of the LI Sea of Blood Point
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ST37 TCM Patterns
ST Fire ST Food Stagnation Blood Stagnation SP Blood Xu SP Damp-Cold Invasion
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ST37 TCM Actions
Activates channel and alleviates pain Regulates the intestines and transforms stagnation Clear damp-heat and alleviates diarrhea/dysenteric disorder Regulates SP & ST
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ST37 Indications
_Conditions / Symptoms:_ ## Footnote Dysentary/Diarrhea Insufficient Zang Qi SOB/Dyspnea Pain/Cold/Numb Legs - Bone Marrow Pain Leukemia Abdominal Pain/Distention Constipation Excess/acute disorders of GI system Damp/heat problems (eg. Dark Urine) Mental Health - manic Anxiety/Palpitations Sound Sensitivity Qi rushing to chest/fullness of chest Swelling of face Sea of Blood Point - if excess the patient may have feelings of largeness, whereas, if deficient the patient may feel small.
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ST37 Neuroanatomy
_Superficial Innervation:_ Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve of the calf (L4 - S1) _Dermatome Segment:_ L5 _Deeper Structures:_ Common fibular (peroneal) nerve (L4 - S1)
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ST37 Trigger Point
_Muscle:_ Extensor digitorum longus _Myotome Innervation_: Common fibula (peroneal) nerve (L4 - S1) _Pain Referral Pattern_: On the lateral anterior aspect of the lower half of the lower leg and ankle, and concentrating on the lateral aspect of the dorsum of the foot, possibly extending to the 4 lateral toes. _Indications_: Strain of toe extensors
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ST37 Notes
This point is also on the 5th trajectory of the Chong mai relating to digestive functions The "59 piercings" are named in the Su Wen Ch. 61 and mentioned in Su Wen Ch. 32 and Ling Shu Ch. 23 for treating Heat diseases. This point along with Qichong St-30, Zusanli St-36 and Xiajuxu St-39 clear Heat from the stomach. Ling Shu Ch. 19, on the Four Seasonal Qi, recommends this point for disease in the Large Intestine with borborygmus and rushing against the chest, use this hole, Zusanli St-36 and either the diaphragm (Unschuld, 2016) or Qihai Ren-6 (Wu & Wu, 2010) [http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-37](http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-37)
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ST37 Nearby Points
SP8 - 3 cun below SP9 on a line joining SP9 and the tip of the medial malleolus
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ST38 Tiaokou
Ribbon Opening (Lines Opening)
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ST38 Location
8 cun below ST35, one fingerwidth lateral from the anterior border of the tibia
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ST38 Needling
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 1 - 1.5 cun
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ST38 Associations
None
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ST38 TCM Patterns
Expels wind-damp and alleviates pain Benefits shoulder
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ST38 TCM Patterns
Blood Stagnation
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ST38 Indications
_Conditions / Symptoms:_ Parkinson's Disease (PD) Leg Pain (Swelling, Atrophy, Numbness) Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) Shoulder Pain - Empirical point Muscle Weakness Abdominal pain
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ST38 Neuroanatomy
_Superficial Innervation_: Lateral cutaneous nerve of the calf from L4 - S1 _Dermatome Segment_: L5
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ST38 Notes
Ling Shu Ch. 19, on the Four Seasonal Qi, recommends this point for disease in the Small Intestine reversing to attack the Intestines and Stomach, combined with Qihai Ren-6 (Unschuld, 2016) or "the Source point of the Chest" (Wu & Wu, 2010), plus points on the Hand Taiyin Lung to supplement and Foot Jueyin Liver to drain. [http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-38](http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-38)
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ST38 Nearby Points
LV6 - 7 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus on the midline of the medial surface of the tibia GB35 - 7 cun above the tip of the external malleolus on the posterior border of the fibula, level with GB36 and UB58 GB36 - 7 cun above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula
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ST39 Xiajuxu
Lower Great Void
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ST39 Location
On the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the lateral malleolus, 9 cun inferior to ST35, one fingerbreadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia. 3 cun inferior to Shangjuxu St-37, and 1 cun inferior to Tiaokou St-38
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ST39 Needling
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 1 - 1.5 cun
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ST39 Associations
Lower He Sea point of SI Point of Sea of Blood
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ST39 TCM Patterns
Blood Stagnation ?
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ST39 TCM Actions
Moves small intestine qi and transforms stagnation Regulates and harmonizes intestines Clear damp-heat Activates channel and alleviates pain
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ST39 Indications
_Conditions / Symptoms:_ ## Footnote Poor Appetite Abdominal Pain Lumbar pain to genitals Leg Pain (atrophy, numbness, swelling) Abscess Breast/Mastitis Diarrhea/Dysentery Insufficiency SI Qi/Channel Problems Undigested Food Muscle Weakness/Muscular Dystrophy Mental Health
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ST39 Neuroanatomy
_Superficial Innervation:_ Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve of the calf (L4 - S1) _Dermatome Segment:_ L5 _Deeper Structures_: Deep fibular (peroneal) nerve (L4 - S1)
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ST39 Notes
This point is also on the 5th trajectory of the Chong mai relating to digestive functions (Yuen, 2005, The Extraoridinary Vessels). The "59 piercings" are named in the Su Wen Ch. 61 and mentioned in Su Wen Ch. 32 and Ling Shu Ch. 23 for treating Heat diseases. This point along with Qichong St-30, Zusanli St-36 and Shangjuxu St-37 clear Heat from the stomach. [http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-39](http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-39)
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ST39 Nearby Points
LV6 - 7 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus on the midline of the medial surface of the tibia GB35 - 7 cun above the tip of the external malleolus on the posterior border of the fibula, level with GB36 and UB58 GB36 - 7 cun above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula UB58 - 7 cun directly above UB 60 on the posterior border of the fibula about 1 cun lateral and inferior to UB 57.
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ST40 Fenglong
Abundant Bulge
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ST40 Location
8 cun below ST35, 2 fingerbreadths lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia
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ST40 Needling
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 1 - 1.5 cun
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ST40 Associations
Luo Connecting Point
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ST40 TCM Patterns
Stomach Dampness Phlegm Misting Heart Phlegm Stagnation
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ST40 TCM Actions
Transforms phlegm and dampness Benefits the chest Clears phlegm from lung and activates coughing and wheezing Clears phlegm from the heart and calms spirit Activates the channel and alleviates pain
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ST40 Indications
Conditions / Symptoms: ## Footnote Leg Pain Oppression of Chest Asthma Dizziness (Vertigo) Sore Throat Plum Pit Qi Abdomen Cutting Pain Cough, Copious Phlegm Epilepsy Manic Depression Vocal Problems Depression Headache Urination/defecation difficult Muscle Weakness - damp body, slack and heavy
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ST40 Neuroanatomy
_Superficial Innervation_: Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve of the calf (L4 - S1) _Dermatome Segment_: L5 _Deeper Structures_: Deep fibular (peroneal) nerve (L4 - S1)
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ST40 Notes
Main point in the body for transforming all types of phlegm [http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-40](http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-40)
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ST40 Nearby Points
LV6 - 7 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus on the midline of the medial surface of the tibia GB35 - 7 cun above the tip of the external malleolus on the posterior border of the fibula, level with GB36 and UB58 GB36 - 7 cun above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula UB58 - 7 cun directly above UB 60 on the posterior border of the fibula about 1 cun lateral and inferior to UB 57.
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ST41 Jiexi
Stream Divide
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ST41 Location
On the midpoint of the transverse crease of the ankle, approximately level with the tip of the external malleolus, in a depression between the tendons of extensor digitorum longs and hallucis longus.
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ST41 Caution
The anterior tibial vessels and nerve lie deep to this point.
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ST41 Associations
Jing River Fire Point
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ST41 TCM Patterns
Phlegm Misting the Heart
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ST41 TCM Actions
Clears heat from the stomach channel and fu Calms the spirit Activates the channel and alleviates pain
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ST41 Indications
_Conditions / Symptoms:_ ## Footnote Palpitations EPF's absence of sweating Ankle Pain Headache Channel issues opposite end (head/face) Abdominal Pain Constipation Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD/ADD) Dizziness Epilepsy Manic Depression Y atrophY, injurY
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ST41 Neuroanatomy
_Superficial Innervation_: Superficial peroneal nerve from L4 - S1 _Dermatome Segment:_ L5
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ST41 Notes
One of the points in the Internal Dragons protocol in five element acupuncture, along with Jiuwei Ren-15, Tianshu St-25 and Futu St-32, for eliminating a blockage between the therapist and patient, or a disconnection from themselves, due to internal causes. In five element acupuncture this point is reinforced to tonify Stomach deficiencies. [http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-41](http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-41)
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ST41 Nearby Points
LV4 - Anterior to the medial malleolus, midway between SP5 and ST41, in a depression on the medial side of the tendon of tibialis anterior SP5 - On the medial side of the ankle, in a depression at the junction of lines drawn along the anterior and inferior sides of the medial malleolus (or) Midway between the prominence of the medial malleolus and the tuberosity of the navicular bone GB40 - Anterior and inferior to the external malleolus in a depression on the lateral side of the tendon of extensor digitorum longus
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ST42 Chongyang
Surging Yang
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ST42 Location
In a depression formed by the junction of the second and third metatarsals and the cuneiform bone, between the tendons of the long extensors of the big toe and other toes (or) 1.5 cun distal to ST41 on a line drawn between ST41 and ST43, at the point where the pulsation of the dorsalis pedis artery can be felt.
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ST42 Needling
Oblique or perpendicular insertion 0.3 - 0.5 cun
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ST42 Caution
Care should be taken not to puncture the dorsalis pedis artery which lies beneath this point
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ST42 Associations
Yuan Source Point Exit Point to SP1
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ST42 TCM Patterns
Liver Wind
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ST42 TCM Actions
Activates channel and alleviates pain Clears heat from the stomach channel Harmonizes the stomach fu Calms spirit
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ST42 Indications
_Conditions / Symptoms:_ ## Footnote Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Opposite end channel issues Parkinson's Disease EPF absence of sweating Depression/Manic Stroke (CVA) Ankle Pain Bell's Palsy Bipolar/Depression Abdominal Distention/Pain Toothache
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ST42 Neuroanatomy
_Superficial Innervation_: Superficial peroneal nerve from L4 - S1 _Dermatome Segment_: L5
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ST42 Trigger Point
_Muscle:_ Extensor hallucis brevis _Myotome Innervation_: Lateral terminal branch of deep fibular (peroneal) nerve (S1 - S2) _Pain Referral Pattern_: Around point _Indications_: Foot strain
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ST42 Notes
[http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-42](http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-42)
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ST42 Nearby Points
GB41 - Posterior to the 4th metatarsophalangeal joint in a depression lateral to the tendon of extensor digiti minimi SP4 - In a depression distal and inferior to te base of the 1st metatarsal bone on the KD2 - Anterior and inferior to the medial malleolus in a depression on the lower border of the tuberosity of the navicular bone
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ST43 Xiangu
Sunken Valley
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ST43 Location
On the dorsum of the foot between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsals, in a depression 1 cun proximal to Neiting ST44.
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ST43 Needling
Perpendicular 0.5 - 1 cun
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ST43 Associations
Shu Stream Wood Point
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ST43 TCM Patterns
Stomach Fire
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ST43 TCM Actions
Regulates spleen and dispels edema Regulates and harmonizes stomach and intestines
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ST43 TCM Indications
_Conditions / Symptoms:_ ## Footnote Borborygmus/Belching frequent Edema Hiccups Abdominal Pain Local foot pain Facial Pain EPF - fever w absence of sweating Similar actions to ST 44 but used less often - will clear heat from the channel and organ. Classically noted for clearing facial pain and/or edema / swelling. May be used for general edema.
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ST43 Neuroanatomy
_Superficial Innervation:_ Superficial peroneal nerve from L4 - S1 _Dermatome Segment_: L5
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ST43 Notes
Ling Shu Ch. 19, on the Four Seasonal Qi, advises using the Shu-Stream points, unless the diseases are in the Fu organs, in which case the He-Sea points are chosen. Ling Shu Ch. 34, On the Five Disturbances, advises piercing this point with Neiting St-44, Zulingqi GB-41and Xianxi GB-43 after bleeding stagnant blood in the vessels to remove disturbing Qi in the limbs causing counterflow. [http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-43](http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-43)
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ST43 Nearby Points
LV3 - On the dorsum of the foot in the hollow distal to the junctions of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones GB42 - Between the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, in a depression proximal to the metatarsal heads, on the medial side of the tendon of extensor digitorum branch to the little toe
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ST44 Neiting
Inner Courtyard
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ST44 Location
On the dorsum of the foot beween the 2nd and 3rd toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web
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ST44 Needling
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 cun or oblique insertion directed proximally 0.5 - 1 cun
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ST44 Associations
Ying Spring Water Point Heavenly Star Point
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ST44 TCM Patterns
1. Stomach Fire 2. Stomach Rebellious Qi 3. Stomach Food Retention 4. Spleen and Stomach Damp Heat
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ST44 TCM Actions
Clears heat from the stomach channel Alleviates pain Harmonizes intestines and clears damp heat Calms spirit
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ST44 Indications
Conditions / Symptoms: Diarrhea/Constipation Abdominal Pain Toothache Acid Reflux Disease (GERD) Bell's Palsy Aversion to cold Stroke EPF's with absence of sweat Sore Throat Tinnitus Eye Problems Fever Facial Pain Sound sensitivity Ying Spring Point - Clears heat from the channel and organ - febrile disease with absence of sweating. Useful for issues of the Face & Jaw along with LI 4 - toothache, facial pain, bell's palsy, stroke, sore throat, eye pain. Damp Heat in the intestines - diarrha, dysentary, distention, abominal pain, constipation, GERD. Interior heat that presents with cold signs - Feel hot but hands/feet are cold or Red tongue w/cold extremities.
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ST44 Neuroanatomy
_Superficial Innervation:_ Superficial peroneal nerve from L4 - S1 _Dermatome Segment:_ L5
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ST44 Notes
Important point for clearing Heat from the Stomach and Yangming [http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-44](http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-44)
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ST44 Nearby Points
LV2 - On the dorsum of the foot between the 1st and 2nd toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the web margin GB43 - on the dorsum of the foot between the 4th and 5th toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the web margin Bafeng - On the dorsum of the foot between the web and metatarsophalangeal joints (4 points on each foot)
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ST45 Lidui
Strict Exchange (Severe Mouth)
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ST45 Location
On the dorsal aspect of the second toe, on the junction of a line drawn along the lateral border and base of the nail, approx. 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail
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ST45 Needling
Perpendicular or oblique insertion directed proximally 0.1 to 0.2 cun or prick to bleed
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ST45 Associations
Jing Well Metal Point (Son Point of Stomach Channel)
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ST45 TCM Patterns
1. Phlegm Misting the Heart 2. Heart Yin Deficiency 3. Liver Wind 4. Stomach Fire (Phlegm Fire in Stomach) 5. Food Accumulation in Stomach
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ST45 TCM Actions
Clears heat from the stomach channel Clears heat, calms the spirit and restores consciousness
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ST45 Indications
_Conditions / Symptoms:_ ## Footnote Toothache Headache EPF's (absence sweat) Insomnia Sore Throat Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) Stroke (CVA) Bells Palsy Loss of Consciousness Excessive Hunger Excessive Dreaming Depression (Manic) Lower leg, knee, shin pain and moves cold Release heat a/or move stagnation from the channel and organ - headaches, toothaches, facial pain, sore throat, TMJ, bell's palsy, facial deviation from stroke. Swelling of the face, heat in the head, nosebleed, yellow nasal discharge, rhinitis with nosebleed, toothache, lockjaw, throat painful obstruction, cracked lips, deviation of the mouth.
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ST45 Neuroanatomy
_Superficial Innervation_: Superficial peroneal nerve from L4 - S1 _Dermatome Segment:_ L5
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ST45 Notes
In five element acupuncture this point is reduced to drain excess in the Stomach. [http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=ST-45](http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=ST-45)
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ST45 Nearby Points
SP1 - On the medial side of the big toe, 0.1 cun from teh corner of the nail LV1 - On the lateral side of the big toe, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail GB44 - On the lateral side of the 4th toe, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail
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