ST8 (Touwei, “Head Corner”) is the Meeting point of ST, GB, Yangwei point of the Stomach Meridian. It is located at the corner of the forehead, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, and 4.5 cun lateral to the midline of the head. It dispels wind and alleviates pain, benefits the head and eyes.
At the corner of the forehead, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, and 4.5 cun lateral to the midline of the head.
Subcutaneous insertion 0.5-1 cun.
Dispels wind and alleviates pain, benefits the head and eyes.
Headache, blurring of vision, eye pain.
As a meeting point of the Stomach, Gallbladder, and Yangwei meridians, ST8 is highly effective for dispelling wind and alleviating pain in the head, particularly frontal headaches and migraines. It benefits the eyes, addressing blurry vision and eye pain. Its location makes it a key point for local treatment of head and facial disorders, often paired with GB14 for frontal headaches.
ST8 is one of 45 points on the Stomach Meridian. Nearby points:
ST8 (Touwei) is located at the corner of the forehead, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, and 4.5 cun lateral to the midline of the head.
ST8 dispels wind and alleviates pain, benefits the head and eyes. Common clinical indications include headache, blurring of vision, eye pain.
Subcutaneous insertion 0.5-1 cun.
ST8 is a point on the Stomach Meridian (Zú Yángmíng Wèijīng).