ST42 - Chongyang (Stomach Point 42)

Point features

Where is it located

ST42 is located on the dorsum of the foot, in a depression between the tendons of the long extensor of the big toe and the common extensor of the toes, approximately at the center of the line between ST41 and ST43, corresponding to the most pulsating point of the dorsal artery of the foot.

Functions

• Tonifies the Stomach and harmonizes the meridian
• Calms the Shen
• Activates the circulation of Qi and Blood
• Further information available in the app

What is it for

• Stomach pain
• Slow digestion
• Swelling of the dorsum of the foot
• Mental agitation, anxiety, confusion
• Further information available in the app

In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with ST42, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

ST42 is the Yuan (source) point of the Stomach Meridian, and it is also one of the Ma Dan-yang points, among the most powerful in acupuncture. It has a global balancing effect on digestion, energy, and mental state, often used to strengthen the Stomach and treat associated emotional disorders.

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