Acupoint · ST44
Inner Court ST44
nei ting
Location
On the dorsum of the foot between the second and third toes, proximal to the web margin, at the red-and-white skin border.
Point-taking cue
Inner Court: the inner courtyard between the toes.
Meridian
Stomach Meridian · Foot · Earth
Point categories
Ying-spring point
Indications
Toothache, sore swollen throat, abdominal pain and diarrhoea
Actions
As a ying-spring point, said to govern generalised 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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