ST2 (Sibai, “Four Whites”) is an acupuncture point on the Stomach Meridian. ST2 is located directly below the pupil when the eyes are looking straight forward, in the infraorbital foramen. It is 0.7 cun inferior to ST1. It dispels wind, clears heat, brightens eyes.
ST2 is located directly below the pupil when the eyes are looking straight forward, in the infraorbital foramen. It is 0.7 cun inferior to ST1.
Perpendicular insertion 0.2-0.5 cun. Avoid the infraorbital nerve and artery.
Dispels wind, clears heat, brightens eyes.
Headache, vertigo, eye pain, facial paralysis, trigeminal neuralgia.
Sibai is a primary point for eye conditions, especially those characterized by pain, itching, and redness, and is also used for facial paralysis. It excels at dispelling wind and clearing heat from the face and eyes, making it beneficial for conditions like blepharitis and trigeminal neuralgia. Its name, 'Four Whites,' alludes to its ability to clear the 'white' of the eye. It is frequently used with ST1 and ST3 for comprehensive treatment of eye and facial issues.
ST2 is one of 45 points on the Stomach Meridian. Nearby points:
ST2 is located directly below the pupil when the eyes are looking straight forward, in the infraorbital foramen. It is 0.7 cun inferior to ST1.
ST2 dispels wind, clears heat, brightens eyes. Common clinical indications include headache, vertigo, eye pain, facial paralysis, trigeminal neuralgia.
Perpendicular insertion 0.2-0.5 cun. Avoid the infraorbital nerve and artery. Caution: ⚠ Eye risk: needle along the orbital rim only; never angle toward the eyeball. ⚠ Direct/scarring moxa traditionally avoided here (face / sensory organ — scar & burn risk).
ST2 is a point on the Stomach Meridian (Zú Yángmíng Wèijīng).