ST-42, Chōng Yáng, 冲 阳, Rushing Yang
Disclaimer For educational purposes only. Do not use as medical advice
| Categories |
| Exit point • Stomach Yuan Source point |
| Location |
| On the dorsum of the foot • In the depression formed by the junction of the second and third metatarsal bones and the cuneiform bones (second and third) • 1.5 cun distal to ST-41 • On the line drawn between ST-41 and ST43 • At the point where the pulsation of the dorsal is pedis artery may be palpated. • Run the finger proximally from ST-43 to ST-41 • Point is located in a depression halfway between the two points • Point may lie on either side of the medial slip of the extensor digitorum longus tendon, which runs to the second toe |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular, Oblique Depth: 0.3 to 0.5 cun |
| Description: Oblique or perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun |
| Caution: Careful not to puncture the dorsalis pedis artery that lies beneath this point |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| YUAN SOURCE POINT: Does NOT do anything for the organs. • ST channel problems: Face - burning pain or acne because acne presents in the Yang Ming channel • Heart - psycho-emotional signs like dream-disturbed sleep, mania. Relatively minor point. |
| Energetics 2 |
| LOCAL: Dorsum of foot problems. If someone has lots of foot pain or recent foot surgery, this would be a good point to mitigate the pain and stress on the foot |
| Energetics 3 |
| Energetics 4 |
| Energetics 5 |
| Energetics 6 |
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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