ST4 (Dicang, “Earth Granary”) is the Meeting point of LI, GB, Ren point of the Stomach Meridian. It is located lateral to the corner of the mouth, 0.4 cun lateral to the labial commissure. It dispels wind and activates the channel, benefits the face.
Lateral to the corner of the mouth, 0.4 cun lateral to the labial commissure.
Oblique insertion 0.5-1 cun, or transverse insertion 1-2 cun towards other points.
Dispels wind and activates the channel, benefits the face.
Facial paralysis, twitching of eyelids, salivation, toothache.
ST4 is a crucial local point on the face, serving as a meeting point of the Stomach, Large Intestine, Gallbladder, and Ren meridians. It is primarily used to dispel wind and activate the channel, benefiting the face and mouth. It is highly effective for facial paralysis (Bell's palsy), trigeminal neuralgia, and deviation of the mouth. Its action helps to restore motor function and alleviate pain in the facial region. It is often paired with LI4 (Hegu) for facial paralysis.
ST4 is one of 45 points on the Stomach Meridian. Nearby points:
ST4 (Dicang) is located lateral to the corner of the mouth, 0.4 cun lateral to the labial commissure.
ST4 dispels wind and activates the channel, benefits the face. Common clinical indications include facial paralysis, twitching of eyelids, salivation, toothache.
Oblique insertion 0.5-1 cun, or transverse insertion 1-2 cun towards other points. Caution: ⚠ Direct/scarring moxa traditionally avoided here (face / sensory organ — scar & burn risk).
ST4 is a point on the Stomach Meridian (Zú Yángmíng Wèijīng).