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Point Location - Cun measurements, ST Flashcards

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location ST 1

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with the eyes looking straight forward,
the point is directly below the pupil,
btwn the eyeball and the infraorbital ridge;
puncture perp.

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fx ST 1

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dispels wind and dissipates fire;

courses pathogens and brightens the eyes

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ind. ST 1

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facial paralysis, redness swelling
and pain of the eye, lacrimation,
night blindness, twitching of the eyelids

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location ST 2

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directly below the pupil
in the depression at the infraorbital foramen;
puncture perp

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fx ST 2

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courses wind and
quickens connecting vessels;
soothes the sinews and relieves pain

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ind. ST 2

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facial paralysis, facial pain, redness,
swelling and pain of the eye,
twitching of the eyelids

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location ST 3

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directly below the pupil,
at the level of the lower border of ala nasi,
on the lateral side of the nasolabial groove; puncture perp

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fx ST 3

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courses wind and
quickens connection vessels;
disperses swelling and relieves pain

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ind. ST 3

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deviated eye and mouth,
twitching of the eyelids,
nosebleed, toothache,
nasal congestion

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location ST 4

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lateral to the corner of the mouth,
directly below the pupil;
puncture toward ST6

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fx ST 4

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dispels wind, frees qi stagnation

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ind. ST 4

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deviation of the mouth, salivation,

twitching of the eyelids

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location ST 5

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anterior to the angle of the mandible, 
on the anterior border of the attached 
portion of m. masseter where 
the pulsation of facial artery is palpable, 
in the groove-like depression appearing 
when the cheek is bulged; 
puncture toward ST6
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fx. ST 5

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courses wind and

quickens connecting vessels

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ind. ST 5

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clenched jaws, deviated mouth,

swelling of the cheek, toothache

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location ST 6

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one finger breadth(mid finger) anterior and superior to the lower angle of the mandible where m. masseter is prominent
when the teeth are clenched,
and depressive when it is pressed;
puncture toward ST4

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fx. ST 6

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opens the haw and
frees the connecting vessels;
dispels wind and regulates qi

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ind. ST 6

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facial paralysis, swelling of the cheek and face, toothache, mumps, trismus

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location ST 7

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on the face, anterior to the ear, 
in the depression between 
the zygomatic arch and 
the mandibular notch; 
located with mouth closed; 
puncture perp
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fx. ST 7

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courses wind and
quickens connecting vessels;
opens portals and sharpens hearing

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ind. ST 7

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facial paralysis and pain,
motor impairment of the jaw,
toothache, deafness,
tinnitus, otorrhea

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location ST 8

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on the lateral side of the head,
0.5cun above the anterior hairline
at the corner of the forehead,
and 4.5cun lateral to the midline of the head; puncture subcutaneous

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fx. ST 8

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dispels wind and discharges fire
(internal wind or fire);
relieves pain;
clears the head and brightens the eyes

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ind. ST 8

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headache, blurring of vision,

opthalmalgia, lacrimation

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location ST 9
``` level with the tip of the Adams apple where the pulsation of common carotid artery is palpable, on the anterior border of m. SCM; puncture perp *avoid carotid artery ```
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fx. ST 9
frees the channels and connecting vessels; regulates qi and blood; clears heat and calms dyspnea
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ind. ST 9
sore throat, goiter, asthma, | dizziness, flushing of the face
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c/i ST 9
low blood pressure
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ST 9 + L.I 11 + Er Jian + GB 20
regulate blood pressure
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location ST 10
at the midpoint of the line joining ST 9 and ST 11, on the anterior border of m.SCM; puncture perp *avoid carotid artery
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fx. ST 10
rectifies lung qi and disinhibits the throat
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ind. ST 10
sore, swollen throat, dyspnea
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location ST 11
``` at the superior border of the sternal extremity of the clavicle, btwn the sternal head and clavicular head of m.SCM; puncture perp ```
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fx. ST 11
courses qi and downbears counterflow
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ind. ST 11
sore, swollen throat, dyspnea
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location ST 12
in the midpoint of the supraclavicular fossa, 4cun lateral to the anterior midline; puncture perp
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fx. ST 12
diffuses and downbears lung qi; frees the channels and quickens the network vessels; regulates qi and blood
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ind. ST 12
cough, dyspnea, sore throat, | pain in the supraclavicular fossa
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c/i ST 12
deep insertion of needle
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location of ST 13
at the lower border of the middle of the clavicle, 4cun lateral to the anterior midline; puncture perp
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fx. ST 13
clears heat and loosens the chest
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ind. ST 13
dyspnea, cough, distention and fullness in the chest
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location ST 14
in the 1st intercostal space, 4cun lateral to the anterior midline; puncture oblique
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fx. ST 14
rectifies qi and loosens the chest
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ind. of ST 14
pain and distention in the chest and rib-side, cough
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location ST 15
in the 2nd intercostal space, 4cun lateral to the anterior midline; puncture oblique
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fx. ST 15
courses wind and relieves pain
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ind. ST 15
cough, dyspnea, pain and distention in the chest
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location ST 16
in the 3rd intercostal space, 4cun anterior to the midline; puncture oblique
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fx ST 16
clears heat and resolves depression; relieves pain and disperses swelling
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ind. ST 16
fullness and pain in the chest and costal region, cough, asthma, mastitis
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location ST 17
in the 4th intercostal space, in the center of the nipple, 4cun lateral to the anterior midline
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c/i ST 17
needling or moxa
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location ST 18
on the chest, directly below the nipple, on the lower border of the breast, in the 5th intercostal space, 4cun lateral to the anterior midline; puncture oblique
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fx. ST 18
diffuses the network vessels of the breast; quickens the blood and transforms depression [both helps lactation]
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ind ST 18
cough, dyspnea, mammary abscess, insufficient lactation, pain in the chest
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location ST 19
6 cun above the umbilicus, 2cun lateral to Ren 14; puncture perp
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fx. ST 19
regulates the center and harmonizes the stomach
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ind ST 19
abdominal distention, vomiting, pain in the stomach, poor appetite
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location ST 20
5cun above the umbilicus, 2cun lateral to Ren 13; puncture perp
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fx. ST 20
harmonizes the stomach and rectifies the qi
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ind ST 20
stomach pain, abdominal distention, vomiting, poor appetite
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Front Mu of ST
Ren 12
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Ren 12
popular to move stagnation and to clear stomach heat
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location ST 21
4cun above the umbilicus, 2cun lateral to Ren 12; puncture perp
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fx ST 21
regulates center qi; harmonizes the stomach and intestines; transforms accumulation and stagnation; fortifies the spleen
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ind ST 21
abdominal distention, gastric pain, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea
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location ST 22
3 cun above the umbilicus, 2cun lateral to Ren 11; puncture perp
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fx ST 22
regulates the stomach and intestines
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ind ST 22
abdominal pain and distention, borborygmus, diarrhea, anorexia, water swelling
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location ST 23
2cun above the umbilicus, 2cun lateral to Ren 10; puncture perp
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fx. ST 23
clears the heart and quiets the spirit (disturbed spirit from stomach fire); fortifies the spleen and harmonizes the center
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ind ST 23
mania and withdrawl, vexaion, | stomach pain, indigestion
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location ST 24
1cun above the umbilicus, 2cun lateral to Ren 9; puncture perp
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fx ST 24
quiets the spirit and stabilized the mind (unstable mind from heat); regulates and harmonizes the stomach and intestines
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ind ST 24
mania, withdrawal, stomach pain, vomiting
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Front Mu of the L.I.
ST 25
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location ST 25
2cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus; obrder at middle and lower jiao; puncture perp/ moxa
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fx ST 25
rectifies the lower jiao; | warms the womb
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ind ST 25
pain around the umbilicus, abdominal pain and distention, borborygmus, constipation, diarrhea, edema, irregular menstruation
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location ST 26
1cun below the umbilicus, 2cun lateral to Ren 7; puncture perp
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fx ST 25
dissipates cold, relieves pain, rectifies qi
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ind ST 25
abdominal pain, hernia
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location ST 27
2cun below the umbilicus, 2cun lateral to Ren 5; puncture perp
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fx ST 27
supplements kidney and boosts qi; | invigorates yang
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ind ST 27
lower abdominal distention and fullness, inhibited urination, hernia, seminal emission, premature ejaculation
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location ST 28
3cun below the umbilicus, 2cun lateral to Ren 4; puncture perp
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fx ST 28
clears damp heat and | disinhibits(opens up) lower jiao
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ind ST 28
lower abdominal distention, retention of urine, | edema, hernia, dysmenorrhea, sterility
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location ST 29
4cun below the umbilicus, 2cun later to Ren 3; puncture perp
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fx ST 29
rectifies the lower jiao, | warms the womb-- infertility
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ind ST 29
leukorrhea, prolapse of the uterus, | regulates menses
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location ST 30
5cun below the umbilicus, 2cun lateral to Ren 2; puncture perp
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fx ST 30
soothes the liver and boosts the kidney; | regulates menstruation and promotes fertility
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ind ST 30
abdominal pain hernia, impotence, | menstrual irregularity, infertility

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