ST40 (Fenglong, “Fenglong”) is the Luo-Connecting point point of the Stomach Meridian. It is located on the anterior aspect of the lower leg, 8 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in a depression lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia, approximately two finger-breadths from the crest. It transforms phlegm and dampness, calms the spirit (Shen), harmonizes the stomach, opens the chest, and activates the channel to stop pain.
On the anterior aspect of the lower leg, 8 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in a depression lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia, approximately two finger-breadths from the crest.
Perpendicular insertion, 1.0 to 1.5 cun.
Transforms phlegm and dampness, calms the spirit (Shen), harmonizes the stomach, opens the chest, and activates the channel to stop pain..
Phlegm-damp cough, asthma, chest pain as if stabbed, abdominal pain like being cut with a knife, constipation, difficult urination, headache, dizziness, mania, seeing ghosts, inappropriate laughter, climbing to high places to sing, stripping off clothes and running, epilepsy, sudden loss of voice, throat obstruction, swelling of the face and four limbs, leg pain, foot pain, weakness or atrophy of the lower leg, paralysis..
Fenglong is the paramount point for resolving phlegm anywhere in the body, whether it is substantial phlegm in the Lungs or insubstantial phlegm clouding the mind. Its ability to clear phlegm makes it essential for treating a wide range of conditions, from cough and asthma to dizziness, mania, and epilepsy. As the Luo-connecting point of the Stomach channel, it also connects with the Spleen channel, strengthening its function in transforming dampness, the root of phlegm.
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 superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in a depression lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia, approximately two finger-breadths from the crest.
ST40 transforms phlegm and dampness, calms the spirit (Shen), harmonizes the stomach, opens the chest, and activates the channel to stop pain. Common clinical indications include phlegm-damp cough, asthma, chest pain as if stabbed, abdominal pain like being cut with a knife, constipation, difficult urination, headache, dizziness, mania, seeing ghosts, inappropriate laughter, climbing to high places to sing, stripping off clothes and running, epilepsy, sudden loss of voice, throat obstruction, swelling of the face and four limbs, leg pain, foot pain, weakness or atrophy of the lower leg, paralysis.
Perpendicular insertion, 1.0 to 1.5 cun. Caution: The Qian Jin Yao Fang advises against needling or moxibustion on the Stomach channel, including Fenglong, during the sixth month of pregnancy.
ST40 is a point on the Stomach Meridian (Zú Yángmíng Wèijīng).