Stomach Meridian
The Stomach meridian (ST) belongs to the Earth element. It runs from the eye region over head and neck, along chest and abdomen to the groin, then down the thigh, knee, lower leg and foot to the 2nd toe. Its points support digestion, appetite, fluid balance, limb muscle balance and overall vitality.
Note: The points shown on the 3D model do not correspond to the exact anatomical location. They serve only as a guide to help you find the respective acupuncture points.
Stomach 1 (ST1) – Chengqi, Tear Container
Stomach 2 (ST2) – Sibai, Four Whites
Stomach 3 (ST3) – Juliao, Great Crevice
Stomach 4 (ST4) – Dicang, Earth Granary
Stomach 5 (ST5) – Daying, Great Welcome
Stomach 6 (ST6) – Jiache, Jawbone
Stomach 7 (ST7) – Xiaguan, Lower Gate
Stomach 8 (ST8) – Touwei, Head’s Binding
Stomach 9 (ST9) – Renying, Man’s Welcome
Stomach 10 (ST10) – Shuitu, Water Earth
Stomach 11 (ST11) – Qishe, Qi Abode
Stomach 12 (ST12) – Quepen, Empty Basin
Stomach 13 (ST13) – Upper chest
Stomach 14 (ST14) – Lateral chest
Stomach 15 (ST15) – Chest wall
Stomach 16 (ST16) – Upper lateral chest
Stomach 17 (ST17) – Nipple level
Stomach 18 (ST18) – Sub-pectoral
Stomach 19 (ST19) – Upper abdomen mid
Stomach 20 (ST20) – Upper abdomen
Stomach 21 (ST21) – Upper abdomen lateral
Stomach 22 (ST22) – Upper flank
Stomach 23 (ST23) – Upper abdomen lower
Stomach 24 (ST24) – Costal arch
Stomach 25 (ST25) – Umbilical level
Stomach 26 (ST26) – Lower abdomen lateral
Stomach 27 (ST27) – Lower abdomen
Stomach 28 (ST28) – Lower abdomen deep
Stomach 29 (ST29) – Lower abdomen near groin
Stomach 30 (ST30) – Groin
Stomach 31 (ST31) – Hip/Trochanter
Stomach 32 (ST32) – Anterior thigh (prox.)
Stomach 33 (ST33) – Anterior thigh
Stomach 34 (ST34) – Distal thigh
Stomach 35 (ST35) – Knee lateral
Stomach 36 (ST36) – Shin (anterior)
Stomach 37 (ST37) – Lower leg lateral
Stomach 38 (ST38) – Mid-lateral leg
Stomach 39 (ST39) – Lower leg outer border
Stomach 40 (ST40) – Ankle/instep
Stomach 41 (ST41) – Dorsum of foot
Stomach 42 (ST42) – Foot dorsum center
Stomach 43 (ST43) – Between 2nd–3rd toe
Stomach 44 (ST44) – 2nd toe corner
Stomach 45 (ST45) – 2nd toe nail side