ST44 (Neiting, “Inner Court”) is the Ying-Spring (Water) point of the Stomach Meridian. It is located on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression anterior to the second metatarsophalangeal joint, between the second and third toes. It clears Stomach fire and alleviates pain, harmonizes the intestines.
On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression anterior to the second metatarsophalangeal joint, between the second and third toes.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun.
Clears Stomach fire and alleviates pain, harmonizes the intestines.
Toothache, facial paralysis, sore throat, epistaxis, gastric pain, acid regurgitation, dysentery, swelling and pain of the dorsum of the foot.
As the Ying-Spring (Water) point, ST44 is highly effective at clearing intense Stomach fire and heat, making it a go-to point for severe toothache, gum swelling, and sore throat. It also harmonizes the intestines, addressing issues like dysentery and abdominal pain. Its strong cooling action makes it valuable for acute inflammatory conditions of the head and face.
ST44 is one of 45 points on the Stomach Meridian. Nearby points:
ST44 (Neiting) is located on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression anterior to the second metatarsophalangeal joint, between the second and third toes.
ST44 clears Stomach fire and alleviates pain, harmonizes the intestines. Common clinical indications include toothache, facial paralysis, sore throat, epistaxis, gastric pain, acid regurgitation, dysentery, swelling and pain of the dorsum of the foot.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun.
ST44 is a point on the Stomach Meridian (Zú Yángmíng Wèijīng).