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The meridian of Foot-Yangming Stomach starts at the side of the nose, crosses at Shangen (the deep area between the eyes on the nasal bridge), and laterally constrains the meridians of Foot-Taiyang Bladder (Foot-Taiyang Bladder originates from the inner canthus, and Foot-Yangming Stomach meets it laterally). It descends along the lateral aspect of the nose (passing the boundary of Yingxiang LI-20), enters the upper teeth, emerges to flank the lips, circles the lips, and intersects with Ren Mai at Chengjiang CV-24 (Chengjiang means "receiving water," located in the depression anterior to the chin and inferior to the lower lip). It then retraces along the posterior margin of the mandible to descend to Daying ST-5 (Daying is located in the depression 1.2 cun anterior to the angle of the mandible, using the bone-length measurement method). It follows along Jiache ST-6 (Jiache refers to the masseter muscle/bone of the cheek; since the Foot-Yangming Stomach meridian runs through this point, the acupoint is located in the depression at the end of the curve below the ear). It ascends anterior to the ear, passes through Kerenren GB-2 (Kerenren is located in the hollow space anterior to the ear when the mouth is opened), follows the hairline to the frontal skull. Its branch descends from anterior to Daying ST-5 to Renying ST-9 (Renying is located where the large artery throbs beside the larynx). It follows the throat into Quepen LU-1, descends through the diaphragm, and belongs to the Stomach (as the Foot-Yangming Stomach meridian, its pulse belongs to the Stomach) and connects with the Spleen (the Spleen is the support of the Stomach, so the Stomach meridian connects to the Spleen). The main straight trunk descends from Quepen LU-1 along the medial aspect of the breast, descends flanking the umbilicus, and enters Qichong ST-30 (Qichong is an acupoint name, located in the lower abdomen, 4 cun lateral to the umbilicus, above the inguinal region; some say it is in the groin above the inguinal region, being the pathway of the Sanjiao, hence named Qichong; or said to be 1 cun inferior to Guilai ST-29, using bone-length measurement). Another branch originates from the lower orifice of the Stomach (the lower orifice of the Stomach is the upper orifice of the Small Intestine, here named Youmen CV-12), runs within the abdominal cavity, descends to merge with the main trunk at Qichong ST-30. From there, it descends through Biguan ST-31, reaches Futu ST-32 (Futu is located 6 cun superior to the lateral border of the patella, using bone-length measurement), enters the knee cap (Bin refers to the patella), descends along the lateral anterior margin of the leg (the lateral anterior margin of the leg is the area of Zusanli ST-36), descends to the dorsum of the foot (Fu refers to the dorsum of the foot, where Chongyang ST-42 is located), and enters the medial space of the middle toe. Another branch separates 3 cun below the knee and descends to enter the lateral space of the middle toe. Yet another branch separates from the dorsum of the foot, enters the space between the great toe, and emerges at its tip (the tip between the great and second toes, where Lidui ST-45 resides; *Suwen* states: "Yangming roots at Lidui"; Foot-Yangming Stomach thus transitions into Foot-Taiyin Spleen).

When the meridian undergoes pathological changes ("Shidong" diseases, as Foot-Yangming Stomach is rich in Qi and Blood, and if Qi is affected first, it is called Shidong), symptoms include: feeling desolate and unhappy (Qiqiran, a look of displeasure), shivering chills (Cold pathogen invading the meridian causes Yin excess and Yang deficiency, leading to chills), frequent stretching (extending sinews and bones), frequent yawning, and darkening of the forehead (Yan refers to the forehead). Upon onset, the patient may fear people (Stomach Qi rebellion causes panting and vexation, leading to aversion to people), dislike fire (Stomach Qi and Blood are usually abundant; pathogen invasion generates heat, and excessive heat causes aversion to fire), startle upon hearing wooden sounds (Stomach belongs to Earth, Wood overcomes Earth, so hearing wood sounds causes alarm), palpitations (heart unrest), and preferring to stay alone behind closed doors and windows (due to Yin-Yang conflict where Yang exhausts and Yin abounds, avoiding noise). In severe cases, the patient may desire to climb high and sing (excess Yang makes limbs strong enough for climbing; singing reflects Joy associated with Yang). They may discard clothes and run (body heat causes discarding clothes; Yang's nature of movement causes running). Abdominal rumbling and distension constitute "Benhan." This meridian primarily governs Blood (the leg is also called Jing). Diseases generated by Blood include: manic malaria (Foot-Yangming disease often manifests as mania), warm-type malaria with sweating (high fever, lingering sweat that subsides but recurs), rhinorrhea or epistaxis, cheilitis (Zhen refers to lip ulcers), neck swelling, pharyngolaryngeal obstruction, massive abdominal edema (Stomach is the sea of water and grain; Qi deficiency fails to transport fluids, causing stagnation and swelling in the intestines and stomach), knee and patellar swelling and pain, pain along the chest, breast, Qichong, thigh, Futu, lateral leg margin, and dorsum of the foot, and dysfunction of the middle toe.

Excess Qi causes heat throughout the anterior body. If Stomach Qi is in excess, digestion accelerates leading to frequent hunger (Stomach is the sea of water and grain; excess Qi enhances digestion), and urine is yellow. If Stomach Qi is deficient, the anterior body feels cold and shivers (Abdomen is Yin, back is Yang; Foot-Yangming travels the anterior Yin surface; excess Qi causes heat, deficiency causes cold/chills; Foot-Taiyang Bladder travels the posterior Yang surface). Cold in the Stomach causes distension (Cold is Yin; if Yin Qi is excessive, it rebels upward, causing distension). Excess patterns show the Renying pulse three times larger than the Cunkou pulse. Deficiency patterns show the Renying pulse smaller than the Cunkou pulse.

The Luo-connecting vessel of Foot-Yangming Stomach is named Fenglong BL-40, located 8 cun from the ankle, diverging to connect with Foot-Taiyin Spleen. Its branch runs along the lateral tibia, ascends to connect the head and neck, gathers Qi from various meridians, and descends to connect the throat. Pathologies include Qi rebellion causing sudden aphonia due to pharyngolaryngeal obstruction; excess leads to mania and epilepsy; deficiency leads to foot inability to flex and dry tibiae. Treatment involves the divergent point.

The sinews of Foot-Yangming Stomach originate from the middle toe, knot at the dorsum of the foot, slant outward and upward to the fibula, ascend to knot at the lateral knee, straight up to the hip joint (Bitshu), follow the hypochondrium, and attach to the spine. Straight branches ascend along the nasal bridge, knotting at the knee. Branches knot at the fibula, merging with Shaoyang. Straight branches ascend along Futu, knot at the thigh, gather at the genitalia, ascend the abdomen to Quepen LU-1, continue to the neck, flank the mouth, merge below Jiutui CV-15, knot at the nose, and merge with Foot-Taiyang Bladder. Foot-Taiyang Bladder is the upper eyelid tendon; Foot-Yangming Stomach is the lower eyelid tendon. A branch knots from the cheek to the anterior ear. Pathologies include spasms and jumping pain in the middle toe and calf, spasms in Futu, anterior thigh swelling, hernia, abdominal tendon tension pulling to the neck and cheek, sudden facial paralysis (mouth deviation). Tension prevents eye closure; heat causes tendon relaxation preventing eye opening. Cold in cheek tendons causes tension and deviation; heat causes relaxation and deviation. Treatment uses horse fat plaster applied to the tense side, and white wine mixed with Cinnamon Twig applied to the relaxed side. Use a mulberry wood hook, place live mulberry charcoal in a pit level with the seated patient, and hot compress the cheek with plaster. Drink fine wine and eat roasted meat (even if unable to drink, force oneself) for three hours. Acupuncture uses burning needle rapid puncture, stopping when effective, using Ashi points. This condition is called Jichun Bi.

Pathogens invading the collateral of Foot-Yangming Stomach cause rhinorrhea/epistaxis and cold upper teeth. Puncture one depth at the junction of nail and flesh on the middle and second toes, left for right pathology, right for left.

Miu-chuan transmission causing upper tooth pain and cold painful lips/chin. Observe blood stasis in dorsal hand veins and bleed. Puncture one depth at the nail corner of the middle toe (Foot-Yangming), and one depth each at the nail corners of the thumb and index finger (Hand-Yangming). Immediate relief. Left treat right, right treat left.

The great Luo-vessel of the Stomach is named Xuli, piercing the diaphragm, connecting to the Lung, emerging below the left nipple. Its pulsation moves the clothing, representing Zongqi (Gathering Qi).

The Foot-Yangming Stomach meridian runs from head to foot, 8 chi long, 1 chi 6 chi total for both sides. It contains 90 acupoints.
Towei ST-8 (2), Xiaguan ST-7 (2), Jiache ST-6 (2), Chengqi ST-1 (2), Sibai ST-2 (2), Juliao ST-3 (2), Dicang ST-4 (2), Daying ST-5 (2), Renying ST-9 (2), Shuitu ST-10 (2), Qishe ST-11 (2), Quepen LU-1 (2), Qihu ST-12 (2), Kukufang ST-13 (2), Wuyi ST-14 (2), Yingchuang ST-16 (2), Ruzhong RN-17 (2), Rugen ST-18 (2), Burong ST-19 (2), Chengman ST-20 (2), Liangmen ST-21 (2), Guanmen ST-22 (2), Taiyi SP-15 (2), Huaroumen ST-24 (2), Tianshu ST-25 (2), Wailing ST-26 (2), Daju ST-27 (2), Shuidao ST-28 (2), Guilai ST-29 (2), Qichong ST-30 (2), Biguan ST-31 (2), Futu ST-32 (2), Yinshi ST-33 (2), Liangqiu ST-34 (2), Dubi ST-35 (2), Zusanli ST-36 (2), Shangjuxu ST-37 (2), Taikou ST-38 (2), Xiajuxu ST-39 (2), Fenglong ST-40 (2), JieXi ST-41 (2), Chongyang ST-42 (2), Xangu ST-43 (2), Neiting ST-44 (2), Lidui ST-45 (2).