ST2 - Sibai (Stomach Point 2)
Point features
Where is it located
ST2 is located directly below ST1, about 1 cun below the orbital margin, in the depression of the infraorbital foramen, on the pupillary line.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Improves vision
- Removes Wind and Heat
- Relieves facial pain
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Infraorbital pain
- Facial nerve paralysis (Bell's Palsy)
- Mild visual disturbances
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with ST2, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
ST2 is frequently used in treatments for trigeminal neuralgia and peripheral facial paralysis. It is considered safe if performed with precise angle and depth, and is often combined with ST4 and ST6.
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What you can find with AcupointsMap:
- Interactive 3D visualization of the point
- Complete functions and therapeutic indications
- Needle insertion methods and detailed localization
- Complete pathway of the meridian of Stomach
- Main, Luo, Divergent, Muscle and Extraordinary Meridians
- Associated pathology sheets
- Treatment management on patients and connection with the 3D mannequin
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