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The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian originates at the sides of the nose, crosses at the root of the nose (Yingxiang, LI20), and is constrained alongside the meridians of the Taiyang (Bladder). It descends along the lateral side of the nose, enters into the upper gum, then emerges to encircle the lips. It crosses below at Chengjiang (CV24), retreats along the posterior mandible, emerges at Daying (ST5), follows Jiache (ST6), ascends in front of the ear, passes through Guest Master (Shangguan, GB3), follows the hairline, and reaches the forehead. Its branch descends from before Daying (ST5) to Renying (ST9), follows the throat, enters the Supraclavicular Fossa (Quepen, ST12), descends through the diaphragm, belongs to the Stomach, and connects with the Spleen. The straight branch descends from the Supraclavicular Fossa along the medial aspect of the breast, descends alongside the umbilicus, and enters the Qi Street (Qichong, ST30). Another branch arises from below the stomach opening, runs within the abdomen, descends to the Qi Street where it joins the straight branch. From there, it descends through Biguan (ST31), reaches Futu (ST32), descends to the middle of the patella, follows the lateral aspect of the tibia, descends to the dorsum of the foot, and enters the space between the second toe. A branch separates three cun below the knee, descending into the lateral space of the second toe. Another branch separates from the dorsum of the foot, enters the space between the great toe, and emerges at its tip.

When this meridian undergoes pathological changes, the disease manifests as shivering chills, frequent groaning and yawning, darkened complexion. Upon onset, the patient dislikes people and fire, startles at the sound of wood, feels palpitations, and prefers to stay alone behind closed doors and windows. In severe cases, they may desire to climb high and sing, strip off clothes and run, experience abdominal rumbling and distension; this is termed Jue syndrome. This meridian primarily governs diseases generated by blood, including mania, malaria, warm pathogenic invasion with sweating, rhinorrhea or epistaxis, sores on the lips, neck swelling, pharyngeal obstruction, massive abdominal edema, pain and swelling of the knee and patella, pain along the chest, breast, Qi Street, thigh, Futu, lateral leg, and dorsum of the foot, and inability to use the second toe. When Qi is excessive, the anterior body feels hot; if excess is in the Stomach, digestion is rapid with easy hunger, and urine is yellow. When Qi is deficient, the anterior body feels cold and shivering; cold in the Stomach causes distension and fullness. In excess conditions, the pulse at Renying (ST9) is three times larger than that at Cunkou (Renzhong, LU9); in deficiency, the pulse at Renying is smaller than that at Cunkou.

The Luo-Connecting vessel of the Foot-Yangming is named Fenglong (ST40), located eight cun above the malleolus, diverging to connect with the Taiyin Spleen meridian. Its branch follows the lateral aspect of the tibia, ascends to connect with the vertex, gathering Qi from all meridians, and descends to connect with the larynx and pharynx. Pathological manifestations include pharyngeal obstruction and sudden aphonia due to rebellious Qi; excess presents as mania and epilepsy; deficiency presents with inability to flex the foot and withered calves. Treatment involves the divergent point.

The Sinews of the Foot-Yangming originate at the second toe, knot at the dorsum of the foot, slant outward and upward to the fibula, ascend to knot at the lateral knee, continue straight up to the hip joint (Bitong), follow the ribs, and attach to the spine. The straight branch ascends along the thigh, knots at the knee. Its branch knots at the lateral fibula, combining with the Shaoyang. The straight branch ascends along Futu (ST32), knots at the thigh, gathers at the genitalia, spreads over the abdomen, reaches the Supraclavicular Fossa to knot, ascends to the neck, clamps the mouth, combines at the nose, and ascends to combine with the Taiyang. The Taiyang serves as the upper eyelid tendon, while the Yangming serves as the lower eyelid tendon. Its branch knots from the cheek to the front of the ear. Pathologies include spasms of the second toe and calf, jumping stiffness of the foot, spasms at Futu, swelling of the anterior thigh, hernia, abdominal tendon tension pulling to the Supraclavicular Fossa and cheek, sudden facial deviation (Bell's palsy). In acute cases, eyes cannot close; in heat cases, tendons relax and eyes remain open. Cold in the cheek tendons causes contraction and pulling of the mouth; heat causes relaxation and deviation. Treatment uses horse fat plaster applied to the tense side, and white wine mixed with cinnamon powder applied to the relaxed side. Use a mulberry hook to pull the affected side, place a pit with burning mulberry charcoal at sitting height, apply the plaster to the tense cheek, drink fine wine, eat roasted meat. If unable to drink wine, exert effort similarly. Perform three patting sessions. Treatment employs burning needle劫刺 (Jie Ci), taking effectiveness as the number, and pain as the location. This is named Jichun Bi (Spring Bi Syndrome).

Evil invading the collateral of the Foot-Yangming causes rhinorrhea/epistaxis and cold in the upper teeth. Needle one point each at the junction of the claw and flesh of the second and third toes, left needle right, right needle left.

Miu transmission causing upper tooth and lip cold pain: observe blood stasis in the dorsal hand vessels and remove it. Needle one point above the claw of the second toe of the Foot-Yangming, and one point each above the claws of the first and second fingers of the Hand-Yangming. Cure immediately. Left take right, right take left.

The Great Luo vessel of the Stomach is named Xuli, piercing the diaphragm to connect with the Lung, emerging below the left breast. Its pulsation moves the clothing; this is the Pulse of Zong Qi (Gathering Qi). The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian runs from head to foot, eight chi long, totaling one zhang six chi for both sides, comprising ninety acupoints.

Towei (ST8): Two points. Located at the corner of the forehead, one-and-a-half cun inside the hairline beside Benshen (GB13). Treats lateral headache, blurred vision, wind-induced eyelid twitching and tearing. Needle 3 fen; moxibustion contraindicated.

Xiaguan (ST7): Two points. Below Shangguan (GB3), empty when mouth is closed. Treats otorrhea, hemifacial spasm, temporomandibular dislocation. Side-lying position with closed mouth. Needle 4 fen; discharge upon arrival of Qi; moxibustion contraindicated. For swollen gums, use three-edged needle to drain pus/blood; rinse with salt water.

Jiache (ST6): Two points. In the depression at the angle of the mandible below the ear. Treats trismus, aphonia, jaw pain, cheek/neck swelling, stiff neck. Side-lying position with open mouth. Needle 4 fen; discharge upon arrival of Qi; moxibustion effective (7–49 cones, barley-sized).

Chengqi (ST1): Two points. 0.7 cun below the pupil, in the depression. Confluence of Chongmai, Renmai, and Foot-Yangming. Treats facial paralysis, eye twitching, blurred vision, cold tears, red painful eyes. Needling contraindicated (may cause darkening of eyes); moxibustion 3 cones allowed.

Sibai (ST2): Two points. One cun below the pupil. Treats headache, vertigo, leukoma, eyelid twitching. Moxibustion 7 cones; needle 3 fen. Deep needling contraindicated.

Juliao (ST3): Two points. 0.8 cun lateral to nostril, aligned with pupil. Confluence of Chongmai and Foot-Yangming. Treats blindness, leukoma, nasal congestion, facial swelling, convulsions. Needle 3 fen; discharge upon arrival of Qi; moxibustion 7 cones allowed.

Dicang (ST4): Two points. 0.4 cun lateral to the corner of the mouth. Confluence of Chongmai and Hand/Foot-Yangming. Treats hemifacial spasm, incomplete eye closure, aphagia, drooling, eyelid twitching. Disease on left treat right, vice versa. Needle 3 fen; retain for five breaths; discharge upon arrival of Qi. Moxibustion 14–49 cones (wheat-sized). If mouth deviates further, moxa Chengjiang (CV24) 49 cones.

Daying (ST5): Two points. 1.2 cun anterior to the angle of the mandible in the arterial depression. Treats fever, neck pain, scrofula, facial deviation, toothache, yawning, tetanus, tongue stiffness. Needle 3 fen; retain seven breaths; moxibustion 3 cones. Also treats facial edema and lip twitching.

Renying (ST9): Two points. Also known as Wuhui. At the carotid artery beside the larynx. Used to inspect Five Zang Qi. Treats vomiting, cholera, chest fullness, asthma, neck swelling, dysphagia. Needle 4 fen; moxibustion contraindicated (injurious).

Shuitu (ST10): Two points. Also known as Shuimen. Anterior to the sternocleidomastoid, below Renying and above Qishe. Treats cough, asthma, throat abscess, shortness of breath. Needle 3 fen; moxibustion 3 cones.

Qishe (ST11): Two points. Below Renying, flanking Tiantu (CV22). Treats cough, asthma, goiter, pharyngeal obstruction, stiff neck. Needle 3 fen; moxibustion 3 cones.

Quepen (ST12): Two points. Also known as Tiangai. In the depression of the clavicle. Treats fever, scrofula, supraclavicular swelling, chest heat, abdominal fluid retention, cough with sweating. Needle 3 fen; moxibustion 3 cones. Do not needle too deeply to avoid dyspnea.

Qihu (ST15): Two points. Below Jugugu (SI13), two cun lateral to Fushe (SP14). Supine position. Treats chest/flank fullness, asthma, back tightness, loss of taste. Needle 3 fen; moxibustion 5 cones.

Kufang (ST16): Two points. 1.6 cun below Qihu. Supine position. Treats chest/flank fullness, cough with turbid saliva/pus/blood. Moxibustion 5 cones; needle 3 fen.

Wuyi (ST17): Two points. 1.6 cun below Kufang. Supine position. Treats cough, turbid saliva/pus/blood, body swelling, skin pain, numbness. Moxibustion 5 cones; needle 3 fen.

Yingchuang (ST18): Two points. 1.6 cun below Wuyi. Treats chest fullness, shortness of breath, lip swelling, mastitis, restlessness due to fever. Moxibustion 5 cones; needle 4 fen.

Ruzhong (ST19): Two points. At the nipple. Moxibustion strictly contraindicated (risk of ulceration/necrosis). Micro-needle 1–2 fen.

Rugen (ST17): Two points. 1.6 cun below Ruzhong. Supine position. Treats lower chest pain, arm swelling, mastitis, cold pain. Moxibustion 5 cones; needle 3 fen.

Burong (ST20): Two points. 1.5 cun lateral to Youmen (CV15), two cun from Renmai, aligned with the fourth rib. Treats abdominal distension, anorexia, vomiting, chest/back pain, asthma, dry mouth, hypochondriac pain. Needle 5 fen; moxibustion 5 cones.

Chengman (ST21): Two points. One cun below Burong. Treats borborygmus, abdominal distension, asthma, dysphagia, hemoptysis. Moxibustion 5 cones; needle 3 fen.

Liangmen (ST22): Two points. One cun below Chengman. Treats hypochondriac accumulation, anorexia, diarrhea with undigested food. Moxibustion 5 cones; needle 3 fen.

Guanmen (ST23): Two points. One cun below Liangmen. Treats enuresis, bloating, borborygmus, acute pain/diarrhea, wandering abdominal Qi, malaria with chills. Needle 8 fen; moxibustion 5 cones.

Taiyi (ST24): Two points. One cun below Guanmen. Treats epilepsy, manic running, irritability, tongue protrusion. Moxibustion 5 cones; needle 8 fen.

Huaroumen (ST25): Two points. One cun below Taiyi. Treats epilepsy, vomiting, tongue protrusion. Moxibustion 5 cones; needle 8 fen.

Tianshu (ST25): Two points. Major Acupuncture Point of the Large Intestine. Also Changxi, Guamen. 1.5 cun lateral to the blind membrane, two cun from the umbilicus. Treats periumbilical pain, rising Qi to heart, vomiting, cholera, diarrhea, irregular menstruation, blood masses, borborygmus. Moxibustion 100 cones; needle 5 fen; retain ten breaths.

Wailing (ST27): Two points. One cun below Tianshu. Treats abdominal pain, hanging heart sensation, umbilical pain. Moxibustion 5 cones; needle 3 fen.

Daju (ST28): Two points. Two cun below Changxi (Tianshu). Treats lower abdominal fullness/thirst, hernia, hemiplegia, limb weakness. Moxibustion 5 cones; needle 5 fen.

Shuidao (ST29): Two points. Three cun below Daju. Treats lower abdominal pain radiating to genitals, back stiffness, bladder cold, Sanjiao heat, dysuria. Moxibustion 5 cones; needle 2.5 cun.

Guilai (ST29): Two points. Two cun below Shuidao. Treats lower abdominal Tumery (gas attack), testicular retraction, penile pain, uterine cold. Moxibustion 5 cones; needle 8 fen.

Qichong (ST30): Two points. Also Qijie. One cun above the inguinal ligament (Shuxi) below Guilai, at the pulsating artery. Treats intestinal heat, insomnia, rebellious Qi attacking the heart, abdominal distension, menstrual disorders, fever, abdominal pain, hernia, genital swelling, difficulty nursing, uterine Qi rushing to heart, lumbar pain, impotence, testicular pain. Moxibustion 7 cones (barley-sized) for immediate cure; needling contraindicated.

Biguan (ST31): Two points. Posterior to Futu at the intersection. Treats knee cold/numbness, ataxia, thigh tendon tension. Needle 6 fen.

Futu (ST32): Two points. Six cun above the knee cap (or seven cun according to some texts). Treats wind-lao, rebellious Qi, cold knees. Needle 5 fen; moxibustion contraindicated.

Yinshi (ST33): Two points. Also Yinding. Three cun above the knee, below Futu. Treats cold hernia, lower abdominal pain/fullness, cold sensation in thighs. Needle 3 fen; moxibustion contraindicated.

Liangqiu (ST34): Two points. Two cun above the knee between two tendons. Treats fright-induced breast pain, cold bi with knee immobility. Moxibustion 3 cones; needle 3 fen.

Dubi (ST35): Two points. Below the patella, in the depression lateral to the patellar ligament. Treats knee pain/numbness, difficulty kneeling/rising, patellar abscess. If suppurated, untreatable; if not, treatable. If hard, wash/warm first, then micro-needle.

Zusanli (ST36): Two points. Earth point. Three cun below the knee, between the tibial crest and lateral tendon. He-Sea point. Treats Stomach cold, abdominal distension, weak Stomach Qi, aversion to food odor, borborygmus, indigestion. Qin Chengzu states it treats various diseases, food/water qi, parasites, limb swelling, knee pain, blurred vision. Hua Tuo states it treats five wasting-thirst conditions, seven injuries, chest blood stasis, mastitis. For those over 30, lack of moxa here leads to Qi rushing to eyes. Moxibustion 3 cones; needle 5 fen.

Shangjuxu (ST37): Two points. Also Shanglian. Three cun below Zusanli. Treats stool with undigested food, flank fullness, mania, periumbilical pain, indigestion, dyspnea. Moxibustion 3 cones; needle 3 fen. Also treats organ deficiency, hemiplegia, numbness. Moxibustion duration proportional to age.

Tiaokou (ST38): Two points. One cun below Xiajuxu. Treats knee cold/pain, foot weakness, damp-bi with hot soles. Needle 5 fen; moxibustion 3 cones.

Xiajuxu (ST39): Two points. Also Xialian. Three cun below Shangjuxu. Treats lower abdominal pain, diarrhea, second toe pain, dry lips, anhidrosis, brittle hair, emaciation, Stomach heat, bloody diarrhea, hypochondriac pain, sudden mania, mastitis, pharyngeal obstruction, calf/foot swelling. Needle 8 fen; moxibustion 3 cones.

Fenglong (ST40): Two points. Eight cun above the lateral malleolus, in the depression between the tibial crest and lateral edge. Diverges to Taiyin. Treats Jue with chest pain like stabbing, severe abdominal pain, difficult urination/defecation, Jue headache, facial edema, wind-ni with limb swelling/wetness, aphonia. Needle 3 fen; moxibustion 3 cones.

Jiexi (ST41): Two points. Fire point. 1.5 cun behind Chongyang, in the depression at the ankle. Jing-River point. Treats wind-face edema, dark face, rebellious Qi, abdominal distension, heavy defecation, convulsions/fright, knee/thigh swelling, spasms, vertigo/headache, epilepsy, irritability/sorrow, cholera...