The Stomach Meridian of Fool - Yangming starts from the lateral side of ala nasi ( Yingxiang, Li 20 ) . It ascends to the bridge of the nose, where it meets the Bladder Meridian of Foot - Taiyang ( Jing - ming, B 1 ) . Turning downward along the lateral side of nose ( Chengqi, S 1 ) , it enters the upper gum . Reemerging, it curves around the lip and descends to meet the Ren Meridian at the mentolabial groove ( Chengjiang, Ren 24 ) . Then it runs posterolaterally across the lower portion of the cheek at Dayng ( S 5 ) . Winding along the angle of the mandible ( Jiache, S 6 ), it ascends in front of the ear and traverses Shanggua ( G 3 ) . Then it follows the anterior hairline and reaches the forehead .The facial branch emerging in front of Daying ( S 5 ) runs downward to Renying ( S 9 ) . From there it goes along the throat and enters the supraclavicular fossa . Descending, it passes through the diaphragm , enters the stomach, its pertaining organ, and connects with the spleen . The straight portion of the meridian arising from the supraclavicular fossa runs downward , passing through the nipple. It descends by the umbilicus and enters Qichong ( S 30 ) on the lateral side of the lower abdomen . The branch from the lower orifice of the stomach descends inside the abdomen and joins the previous portion of the knee and thigh , it enters the abdomen , then the spleen, its pertaining organ, and connects with the stomach . From there it ascends, passing through the diaphragm and running alongside the esophagus . When it reaches the root of the tongue it spreads over its lower surface . The branch from the stomach goes upward through the diaphragm , and flows into the heart to link with the Heart Meridian of Hand - Shaoyin meridian at Qichong ( S 30 ) . Running downward, traversing Biguan ( S 31 ) , and further through Femur - Futu ( S 32 ) , it reaches the knee . From there, it continues downward along the anterior border of the lateral aspect of the tibia , passes through the dorsum of the foot , and reaches the lateral side of the tip of the 2nd toe ( Lidui, S 45 ) . The tibial branch emerges from Zusanii ( S 36 ) , 3 cun below the knee , and enters the lateral side of the middle toe . The branch from the dorsum of the foot arises from Chongyang ( S 42 ) and terminates at the medial side of the tip of the great toe ( Yinbai Sp 1 ) , where it links with the Spleen Meridian of Foot - Taiyin.
Main indications: Acupuncture points in this meridian are indicated for certain gastro enteric diseases, toothaches and mental illnesses. Conditions that affect areas through which the meridian passes such as the head, face, eyes, nose and mouth can also benefit from stimulation of the acupuncture points along this meridian.
Symptoms: Stomach Meridian disorders have symptoms of stomachache, rapid digestion, hunger, nausea and vomiting, or thirst. Other symptoms that relate to disorders along the meridian pathway include abdominal distension, ascites (a fluid build up in the abdomen), sore throat, nosebleeds, or pain in the chest or knee.
Main indications: Acupuncture points in this meridian are indicated for certain gastro enteric diseases, toothaches and mental illnesses. Conditions that affect areas through which the meridian passes such as the head, face, eyes, nose and mouth can also benefit from stimulation of the acupuncture points along this meridian.
Symptoms: Stomach Meridian disorders have symptoms of stomachache, rapid digestion, hunger, nausea and vomiting, or thirst. Other symptoms that relate to disorders along the meridian pathway include abdominal distension, ascites (a fluid build up in the abdomen), sore throat, nosebleeds, or pain in the chest or knee.
