ST45 (Lidui, “Severe Mouth”) is the Jing-Well (Metal) point of the Stomach Meridian. It is located on the lateral side of the second toe, 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail. It clears heat, revives consciousness, calms the Shen.
On the lateral side of the second toe, 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.1-0.2 cun, or prick to bleed.
Clears heat, revives consciousness, calms the Shen.
Facial swelling, toothache, sore throat, epistaxis, mental disorders, febrile diseases, dream-disturbed sleep.
As the Jing-Well (Metal) point, ST45 is primarily used for clearing heat, reviving consciousness, and calming the Shen, especially in acute, severe conditions. It is indicated for manic-depressive disorders, nightmares, and insomnia due to Stomach heat disturbing the Shen. It can be used for local toe pain and swelling. Pricking to bleed is a common technique for acute heat conditions.
ST45 is one of 45 points on the Stomach Meridian. Nearby points:
ST45 (Lidui) is located on the lateral side of the second toe, 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.
ST45 clears heat, revives consciousness, calms the Shen. Common clinical indications include facial swelling, toothache, sore throat, epistaxis, mental disorders, febrile diseases, dream-disturbed sleep.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.1-0.2 cun, or prick to bleed.
ST45 is a point on the Stomach Meridian (Zú Yángmíng Wèijīng).