Acupoint · ST4
Earth Granary ST4
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Location
On the face lateral to the corner of the mouth (about 0.4 finger-cun), directly below the pupil.
Point-taking cue
Earth Granary: the granary beside the mouth.
Meridian
Stomach Meridian · Face · Earth
Point categories
Intersecting point
Indications
Deviation of the mouth with drooling; facial pain and toothache
Self-care
Gently knead the point with a fingertip for 2–3 min until mild soreness; or apply gentle moxibustion for 10–15 min
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