Acupoint · ST41
Stream Divide ST41
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Location
At the front-centre hollow of the ankle joint, between the tendons of extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus.
Point-taking cue
Stream Divide: right where a shoelace crosses the ankle "stream".
Meridian
Stomach Meridian · Ankle · Earth
Point categories
Jing-river point
Indications
Headache, dizziness, swelling and pain of the ankle
Actions
As a jing-river point, said to govern wheezing, cough, and alternating cold and heat
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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