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Stomach 45 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

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Li Dui - Running Point

Caution: Forbidden in pregnancy from the 6th month

Foot Yang Ming

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Stomach 45 - Functions

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Jing Well Point
Metal Point therefore Sedation Point
Point of Departure of Stomach Tendino-muscular meridian
Sends Qi to the Spleen Meridian
Has an influence on the Stomach Divergent Meridian

Other functions:
Brings heat down from the upper Jiao

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Stomach 45 - Location

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On the lateral side of the second toe, 1 fen proximal and lateral to the corner of the nail.

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Stomach 44 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

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Nei Ting - Inner Courtyard

Caution: None listed

Foot Yang Ming

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Stomach 44 - Functions

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Ying Spring Point
Water Point
Acts on all fluids of the body

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Stomach 44 - Location

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Between the second and third toes, 0.5cun proximal to the margin of the web.

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Stomach 43 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

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Xian Gu - Sinking Valley

Caution: None listed

Foot Yang Ming

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Stomach 43 - Functions

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Shu Stream Point

Wood Point

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Stomach 43 - Location

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In a depression distal to the junction of the second and third metatarsal bones.

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Stomach 42 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

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Chong Yang - Rushing Yang

Caution: None listed

Foot Yang Ming

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Stomach 42 - Functions

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Yuan Source Point therefore receives a vessel from Sp-4
By receiving Spleen Qi, it tonifies the Stomach meridian therefore the Internal Duct of the Three Heater
Point of Exit

Other functions:
Pulse here shows the state of Yin
Su Wen Ch.20: Point of Man of the lower region in the Nine Continents Pulse Picture

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Stomach 42 - Location

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On the highest point of the dorsum of the foot, on a line between ST-41 and ST-43, lateral to the dorsalis pedis artery (can be roughly midway between ST-43 and ST-41)

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Stomach 41 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

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Jie Xi - Dispersing Stream

Caution: None listed

Foot Yang Ming

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Stomach 41 - Functions

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Jing River Point
Fire Point therefore Tonification Point
Tonifies Kidney Yin

Other functions:
Use with ST-44 to produce warmth in the Stomach. Stomach Qi concentrates here.

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Stomach 41 - Location

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On the transverse malleolus crease of the dorsum of the foot, midway between the tendons of muscles extensor hallucis longus (Foot in the middle press big toe into hand - first one from medial Tibialis Anterior) and extensor digitorum longus (evert foot and pull toes forward - lateral tendon)

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Stomach 40 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

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Feng Long - Abundant Bulge

Caution: None listed

Foot Yang Ming

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Stomach 40 - Functions

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Luo Point therefore sends a vessel to SP-3

Other functions:
Used when the pulse shows Kidney Yin deficiency and Liver Yang excess
Stomach Luo meridian ascends to Stomach and continues up to the head (GV-20)
Generally calms

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Stomach 40 - Location

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8 cun below the knee crease, two fingers’ breadth lateral to the tibial crest.

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Stomach 39 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

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Xia Ju Xu - Lower Great Void

Caution: None listed

Foot Yang Ming

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Stomach 39 - Functions

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Lower He Sea Point of the Small Intestine
Sea of Blood Exit Point
Sends Qi up
Affects the Internal Duct of the Three Heater therefore tonifies the Kidneys.

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Stomach 39 - Location

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9 cun below the knee crease, one fingers’ breadth lateral to the tibial crest.

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Stomach 38 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

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Tiao Kou - Narrow Opening

Caution: None listed

Foot Yang Ming

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Stomach 38 - Functions

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None

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Stomach 38 - Location

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8 cun below the knee crease, one fingers’ breadth lateral to the tibial crest.

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Stomach 37 name in Chinese and English Caution Which of the six divisions
Shang Ju Xu - Upper Great Void Caution: None listed Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 37 - Functions
Lower He Sea Point of the Colon Sea of Blood Exit Point Draws Qi down Affects the Internal Duct of the Three Heater therefore tonifies Kidneys
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Stomach 37 - Location
6 cun below the knee crease, one fingers' breadth lateral to the tibial crest.
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Stomach 36 name in Chinese and English Caution Which of the six divisions
Zu San Li - Leg Three Miles Caution: Forbidden in pregnancy from the 9th month Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 36 - Functions
``` He Sea Point Earth Point therefore Horary Point Sea of Nourishment Exit Point Reflex Point Tonifies KI Yin ``` Other functions: Main (Command) Point for upper and middle abdomen When used on the left leg has a great effect on Body Fluids as well as on Kidney Yin Stimulates Qi production of the Three Heater which in turn helps the production of Wei Qi and the digestion.
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Stomach 36 - Location
3 cun below the knee crease, one fingers' breadth lateral to the tibial crest. (Check by putting flat hand below inferior border of the patella - 4 fingers = 3 cun or L shaped hand thumb along superior border of patella and index along tibial crest middle finger should be at ST-36)
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Stomach 35 name in Chinese and English Caution Which of the six divisions
Du Bi - Calf Nose Caution: None listed Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 35 - Functions
None
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Stomach 35 - Location
In the depression lateral and inferior to the patella crest.
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Stomach 34 name in Chinese and English Caution Which of the six divisions
Liang Qiu - Beam Mound Caution: None listed Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 34 - Functions
Xi Cleft Point therefore regulates Qi and Blood in the Stomach meridian Reflex Point
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Stomach 34 - Location
4 cun above the knee crease, on a line from the anterior superior iliac spine to the lateral border of the patella (patella is 2 cun - little and index fingers 1/2 on 1/2 off the superior and inferior borders, then move bottom finger to superior border to ger 4 cun - if the knee crease is slightly lower than the inferior border of the patella then adjust at the inferior border of the patella)
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Stomach 33 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Yin Shi - Yin Market Caution: None Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 33 - Location
5 cun above the knee crease, between the muscles of rectus femoris and vastus lateralis, on a line from the anterior superior iliac spine to the lateral border of the patella
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Stomach 33 - Features
None
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Stomach 32 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Fu Tu - Crouching Rabbit Caution: Forbidden in pregnancy Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 32 - Location
8 cun above the knee crease, on a line from the anterior iliac spine to the lateral border of the patella.
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Stomach 32 - Features
Point of Departure of the Stomach Divergent Meridian * Point of Departure of Spleen Separate Meridian (vB) * Reunion of Veins / Works on Veins (vB) * Acts on lower Stomach
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Stomach 31 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Bi Guan - Thigh Gate / Barrier Caution: None Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 31 - Location
In a depression level with the inferior border of the symphysis pubis, lateral to the sartorius muscle, on a line from the anterior superior iliac spine to the lateral border of the patella (Flexing the thigh will help locating this point)
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Stomach 31 - Features
Regulates Qi in the legs
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Stomach 30 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Qi Chong - Rushing Qi Caution: Internally, the presence of the spermatic cord in men or the round ligament in women makes a deep insertion dangerous. Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 30 - Location
2 cun lateral to Ren-2
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Stomach 30 - Features
Sea of Nourishment Upper point Important point of Chong Mai Lower Meeting Point of Stomach and Spleen Divergent meridians Arrival of the branch from ST-12 (Internal vessel) Meets the Gall Bladder meridian
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Stomach 29 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Gui Lai - Return Caution: None Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 29 - Location
2 cun lateral to Ren-3
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Stomach 29 - Features
None
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Stomach 28 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Shui Dao - Water Path / Way Caution: None Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 28 - Location
2 cun lateral to Ren-4
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Stomach 28 - Features
The Stomach communicates with the Kidneys via Dai MaiRegulates Body Fluids (as per point name)
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Stomach 27 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Da Ju - Big and Huge Caution: None Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 27 - Location
2 cun lateral to Ren-5
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Stomach 27 - Features
Meets the five zang * Shokanten Point of Yang Ming * In the Nine Continents it appears in the Earth part of Earth, and in the Man part of Heaven. This automatically means it has a strong influence on the Heaven part of Man.
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Stomach 26 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Wai Ling - Outer Mound Caution: None Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 26 - Location
2 cun lateral to Ren-7
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Stomach 26 - Features
None
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Stomach 25 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Tian Shu - Celestial Pivot Caution: None Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 25 - Location
2 cun lateral to Ren-8
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Stomach 25 - Features
``` Mu Point of the Colon Receives a vessel from Chong Mai Meets the Liver meridian Tonifies Yin in general Conveys Qi and body fluids to Yang Ming and Spleen ``` *Shokanten point of Shao Yang
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Stomach 24 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Hua Rou Men - Slippery Flesh Gate Caution: None Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 24 - Location
2 cun lateral to Ren-9
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Stomach 24 - Features
Has an effect on Stomach and Small Intestine
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Stomach 23 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Tai Yi - Great / Supreme Unity Caution: None Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 23 - Location
2 cun lateral to Ren-10
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Stomach 23 - Features
None *The symptoms related to this point are very much related to the Liver
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Stomach 22 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Guan Men - Pass Gate / Barrier Caution: None Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 22 - Location
2 cun lateral to Ren-11
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Stomach 22 - Features
None
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Stomach 21 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Liang Men - Beam Gate Caution: Forbidden to Moxa during Pregnancy Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 21 - Location
2 cun lateral to Ren-12
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Stomach 21 - Features
Promotes the function of Stomach and Spleen
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Stomach 20 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Cheng Man - Receiving / Containing Fullness Caution: None Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 20 - Location
2 cun lateral to Ren-13
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Stomach 20 - Features
Promotes the function of Stomach and Spleen
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Stomach 19 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Bu Rong - Not Contained Caution: None Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 19 - Location
2 cun lateral to Ren-14
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Stomach 19 - Features
None
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Stomach 18 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Ru Gen - Breast Root Caution: None Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 18 - Location
In the fifth intercostal space, just superior to the sixth rib, 4 cun lateral to the midline.
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Stomach 18 - Features
None * Together with Ren-18 creates a pathway for Jin-Ye (LingShu) * Together with Ren-23 creates a pathway for Jin-Ye (vB) * Here the Stomach communicates with the Chong Mai
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Stomach 17 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Ru Zhong - Breast Centre Caution: Forbidden to Needle and Moxa Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 17 - Location
In the centre of the nipple
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Stomach 17 - Features
None
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Stomach 16 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Ying Chuang - Breast Window Caution: None Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 16 - Location
In the third intercostal space, just superior to the fourth rib, 4 cun lateral to the midline.
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Stomach 16 - Features
None
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Stomach 15 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Wu Yi - Room Screen Caution: None Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 15 - Location
In the second intercostal space, just superior to the third rib, 4 cun lateral to the midline.
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Stomach 15 - Features
None
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Stomach 14 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Ku Fang - Storehouse / Storeroom Caution: None Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 14 - Location
In the first intercostal space, just superior to the second rib, 4 cun lateral to the midline.
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Stomach 14 - Features
None
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Stomach 13 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Qi Hu - Qi Door Caution: None Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 13 - Location
Inferior to the clavicle, directly below ST-12, 4 cun lateral to the midline.
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Stomach 13 - Features
Branches from Small Intestine, Colon, Three Heater and Stomach meridians which then travel to the interior Small Intestine, Colon, Three Heater and Stomach Divergent Meridians surface here to join the main meridians and go to the head.
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Stomach 12 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Que Pen - Empty Basin Caution: Care must be taken to avoid the blood vessel Forbidden in Pregnancy Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 12 - Location
Superior to the clavicle, at the midpoint of the supra-clavicular fossa, 4 cun lateral to the midline.
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Stomach 12 - Features
Point of Yin Qiao Mai Meeting of the Three Leg Yang Tendino muscular meridians. Meeting of Stomach, Gall Bladder, Colon, Three Heater and Small Intestine meridians (all the Yang except Bladder) Lower Meeting point of Lung and Colon Divergent Meridians Branch to Pylorus, which then travels to ST-30 Takes Qi down
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Stomach 11 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Qi She - Abode of Qi Caution: None Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 11 - Location
Superior to the sternal extremity of the clavicle, in a depression midway between the two heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
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Stomach 11 - Features
None
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Stomach 10 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Shui Tu - Water Prominence Caution: None Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 10 - Location
On the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, midway between ST-9 and ST-11.
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Stomach 10 - Features
None
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Stomach 9 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Ren Ying - Man's Welcome Caution: Forbidden to Moxa Do not needle to deeply, beware the location of the carotid artery. Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 9 - Location
Level with the Laryngeal prominence, following the natural neck line, on the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid
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Stomach 9 - Features
Window of Sky Point. Sea of Qi Lower Point Brings deep pulses to the surface * Pulse here shows the state of Yang * Deeply sedate Qi and Blood (vB)
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Stomach 01 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Cheng Qi - Receiving / Containing Tears Caution: Forbidden To Moxa Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 01 - Location
Directly below the centre of the pupil of the eye, on the superior border of the lower orbit.
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Stomach 01 - Features
Point of Yang Qiao Mai Meets Ren Mai Point of Entry *Meets Spleen Separate Meridian (vB)
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Stomach 02 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Si Bai - Four Whites Caution: Forbidden To Moxa Forbidden in pregnancy from the 6th month Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 02 - Location
Directly below the centre of the pupil of the eye, in the depression of the infra-orbital foramen.
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Stomach 02 - Features
None
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Stomach 03 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Ju Liao - Huge Bone Hole Caution: None Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 03 - Location
Directly below the centre of the pupil of the eye, level with the lower border of the ala nasi
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Stomach 03 - Features
Meets Colon Meridian | Point of Yang Qiao Mai
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Stomach 04 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Di Chang - Earth Granary Caution: Forbidden in pregnancy from the 5th month Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 04 - Location
Directly below the centre of the pupil of the eye, lateral to the corner of the mouth.
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Stomach 04 - Features
Point of Yang Qiao Mai Meets Ren Mai and Colon Meridian Tonifies Kidney Yin
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Stomach 05 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Da Ying - Big Welcome Caution: None Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 05 - Location
With the teeth clenched tightly, the point is in a groove on the external edge of the mandible, approximately 1.5 cun anterior to the angle of the mandible.
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Stomach 05 - Features
Branch ascends to ST-8 Branch descends to the neck to eventually reach ST-12 Branch to Colon meridian, which then travels to the teeth.
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Stomach 06 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Jia Che - Jaw Bone Caution: Forbidden in pregnancy from the 8th month Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 06 - Location
With the teeth clenched tightly, the point is in the bulk of the masseter muscle, one finger's breadth anterior and superior to the angle of the mandible.
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Stomach 06 - Features
None * Sun Si Miao GHOST Point
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Stomach 07 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Xia Guan - Below The Joint / Gate / Barrier Caution: Forbidden To Moxa Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 07 - Location
Between the mandibular notch and the lower border of the zygoma.(Inferior to the zygoma arch and anterior to the mandibular notch)
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Stomach 07 - Features
None
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Stomach 08 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Tou Wei - Head Binding Caution: Forbidden To Moxa Foot Yang Ming
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Stomach 08 - Location
0.5cun inside the corner of the natural hair line, 4.5 cun lateral to the midline of the head (posterior to where the artery can be palpated)
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Stomach 08 - Features
Fruit of Yang Ming Meets the Gall Bladder meridian *Pulse here shows the state of Kidney Jing

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