ST40 (Fenglong, “Abundant Bulge”) is the Luo-connecting point of the Stomach Meridian. It is located on the anterior aspect of the lower leg, 8 cun inferior to ST35, 2 cun lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia. It resolves phlegm and dampness, calms the Shen.
On the anterior aspect of the lower leg, 8 cun inferior to ST35, 2 cun lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.
Perpendicular insertion 1-1.5 cun.
Resolves phlegm and dampness, calms the Shen.
Headache, dizziness, vertigo, cough with profuse sputum, asthma, chest pain, mental disorders, paralysis of the lower extremities.
ST40 is the Luo-connecting point of the Stomach meridian, making it exceptionally powerful in resolving phlegm and dampness throughout the body, regardless of its origin. It is a primary point for treating conditions like cough with copious sputum, dizziness, vertigo, chest oppression, and even mental-emotional disorders due to phlegm misting the Shen. Its ability to transform phlegm makes it invaluable for a wide range of internal medicine conditions. It is often combined with SP9 (Yinlingquan) for dampness and phlegm resolution.
ST40 is one of 45 points on the Stomach Meridian. Nearby points:
ST40 (Fenglong) is located on the anterior aspect of the lower leg, 8 cun inferior to ST35, 2 cun lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.
ST40 resolves phlegm and dampness, calms the Shen. Common clinical indications include headache, dizziness, vertigo, cough with profuse sputum, asthma, chest pain, mental disorders, paralysis of the lower extremities.
Perpendicular insertion 1-1.5 cun.
ST40 is a point on the Stomach Meridian (Zú Yángmíng Wèijīng).