Acupoint · ST42
Surging Yang ST42
chong yang
Location
At the high point of the dorsum of the foot, at the joint of the second metatarsal base and intermediate cuneiform, at the dorsalis pedis pulse.
Point-taking cue
Surging Yang: the strategic pass of the foot's pulse.
Meridian
Stomach Meridian · Foot · Earth
Point categories
Yuan-source point
Indications
Stomach pain, abdominal distension, deviation of the mouth and eye
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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