ST5 (Daying, “Great Welcome”) is an acupuncture point on the Stomach Meridian. ST5 is located on the anterior border of the masseter muscle, at the angle of the mandible. It is 1.3 cun posterior to ST4, in the depression where the facial artery pulsates. It dispels wind, reduces swelling, alleviates pain.
ST5 is located on the anterior border of the masseter muscle, at the angle of the mandible. It is 1.3 cun posterior to ST4, in the depression where the facial artery pulsates.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Avoid the facial artery and vein.
Dispels wind, reduces swelling, alleviates pain.
Facial swelling, toothache, facial paralysis, trismus.
Daying is a key point for conditions affecting the jaw and mouth, particularly facial swelling, pain, and difficulty chewing. It effectively dispels wind and reduces swelling, making it valuable for mumps, toothache, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Its name, 'Great Welcome,' suggests its ability to address issues in the 'receiving' area of the face. It is often combined with ST6 for severe jaw pain or lockjaw.
ST5 is one of 45 points on the Stomach Meridian. Nearby points:
ST5 is located on the anterior border of the masseter muscle, at the angle of the mandible. It is 1.3 cun posterior to ST4, in the depression where the facial artery pulsates.
ST5 dispels wind, reduces swelling, alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include facial swelling, toothache, facial paralysis, trismus.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Avoid the facial artery and vein. Caution: ⚠ Major vessel/nerve nearby — palpate first; avoid deep insertion (near the facial artery). ⚠ Direct/scarring moxa traditionally avoided here (face / sensory organ — scar & burn risk).
ST5 is a point on the Stomach Meridian (Zú Yángmíng Wèijīng).