Yang Heel 10 – Chengqi, ST1

Location

ST1 is located directly below the pupil when the horse looks straight ahead, about halfway between the lower eyelid and the bony rim of the orbit.

Functions

Chengqi can help relieve eye inflammation, support vision, and reduce pain or swelling around the eye.

Indicators

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Safety

This point is close to the eye, so it should be treated with great care and never without the guidance of an experienced therapist.

Medical information

ST1 is located at the intersection of the vertical line through the center of the pupil and the horizontal line at the lower border of the orbit, approximately 0.5 cun below the eyelid.

ST1 is used to treat ocular conditions such as conjunctivitis, blepharospasm, and epiphora; it clears heat and wind from the face and improves local circulation.

Due to its proximity to the eyeball, extreme caution is required when needling ST1; improper or too deep insertion can cause serious injury.