Stomach (ST)

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Stomach Meridian (Foot Yang Ming) – Summary

The Stomach Meridian in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) governs digestion, nourishment, energy, and the balance of fluids. It’s one of the most powerful meridians in the body—deeply tied to both physical strength and mental grounding.

🔹 Basic Info

Chinese Name: 足阳明胃经 (Zú Yángmíng Wèi Jīng)
Element: Earth 🌍
Yin-Yang Pair: Spleen Meridian
Time of Peak Activity: 7 AM – 9 AM
Number of Points: 45 acupuncture points (ST-1 to ST-45)

🔹 Functions of the Stomach Meridian

Controls digestion, absorption, and transportation of nutrients
Nourishes the muscles and four limbs
Regulates fluids and body weight
Affects the face, mouth, and teeth
Influences mental clarity, stability, and confidence

🔹 Meridian Pathway

Begins below the eye (ST-1)
Runs down the face, neck, chest, abdomen, and front of the leg
Ends at the second toe (ST-45)
Internally connects with the Stomach, Spleen, Large Intestine, and diaphragm

🔹 Common Stomach Meridian Points

Point	Name (Pinyin)	Location	Function
ST-1	Chengqi	Below the eye	Eye diseases, facial paralysis
ST-6	Jiache	Jaw angle	TMJ, facial pain, toothache
ST-25	Tianshu	Beside the navel	Main point for digestion: constipation, diarrhea, bloating
ST-36	Zusanli	Below the knee	#1 point for energy, immunity, digestion, longevity
ST-40	Fenglong	Lower leg	Clears phlegm, mental fog, dampness
ST-44	Neiting	Top of foot	Toothache, facial heat, digestion, clears heat from the Stomach

🔹 Disorders Treated

Digestive issues: nausea, vomiting, bloating, reflux, constipation
Weakness and fatigue, especially in limbs
Obesity and fluid retention
Mouth and tooth problems, swelling, pain
Emotional instability, overthinking, anxiety
Phlegm, heaviness, or mental cloudiness

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