Atlas of Acupuncture

4 Acupuncture Points of the Twelve Primary Channels

Location

Between the 2nd and the 3rd toes, proximal to the interdigital fold.

How to find

Locate ST-44just proximal to the interdigital fold between the

2nd and the 3rd toes.

Needling

0.5–1 cun vertically or obliquely in a proximal direction

Actions/Indications

● Opens the channel, expels Wind and clears Heat, alleviates

pain

● Regulates the Intestines, clears Damp-Heat

● Calms the shen

Special features

Ying-spring point, Water point, Ma Dan Yang Heavenly Star

point. Major point for clearing Heat from the head and face.

ST-44 Inner Court NEITING

ST-44

G.B.-40

G.B.-41

ST-43

G.B.-42

G.B.-43

BL-67 ST-44

G.B.-44

ST-45

LIV-1 SP-1

LIV-3

ST-42

LIV-4

ST-41 SP-5

SP-4

SP-3

SP-2

BL-66

BL-65

BL-64

BL-63

Ex-LE-10

(bafeng)

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