ST3 (Juliao, “Great Crevice”) is an acupuncture point on the Stomach Meridian. It is located on the face, directly below the pupil, at the level of the inferior border of the ala nasi, on the lateral side of the nasolabial groove. It dispels wind and clears heat from the face.
On the face, directly below the pupil, at the level of the inferior border of the ala nasi, on the lateral side of the nasolabial groove.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Caution for infraorbital foramen.
Dispels wind and clears heat from the face.
Facial paralysis, twitching of eyelids, epistaxis, toothache.
ST3 is a significant local point for facial disorders, particularly facial paralysis, trigeminal neuralgia, and eye deviations. It effectively dispels wind and clears heat from the face, making it useful for conditions like Bell's palsy or toothache. It is often needled towards ST4 or ST6 for synergistic effects on facial muscles.
ST3 is one of 45 points on the Stomach Meridian. Nearby points:
ST3 (Juliao) is located on the face, directly below the pupil, at the level of the inferior border of the ala nasi, on the lateral side of the nasolabial groove.
ST3 dispels wind and clears heat from the face. Common clinical indications include facial paralysis, twitching of eyelids, epistaxis, toothache.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Caution for infraorbital foramen. 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).
ST3 is a point on the Stomach Meridian (Zú Yángmíng Wèijīng).