ST-45, Lì Duì, 厉 兑, Strict Exchange

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Stomach Jing Well point • Stomach Metal point
Location
On the dorsal aspect of the second toe • At the junction of lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail • Aproximately 0.1 cun from the nail corner
Needling
Type: Perpendicular, Oblique    Depth:  0.1 to 0.2 cun
Description: Perpendicular or oblique insertion directed proximally 0.1 to 0.2 cun or prick to bleed 
Caution:
Notes
Energetics 1
JING-WELL POINT: Treat the uppermost reaches of the channels: face swelling, upper teeth, toothache, lockjaw, throat painful obstruction, deviation of the mouth (Bell’s Palsy), nosebleed, and yellow nasal discharge, Bi syndrome • Heat at the opposite end of the channel • Treat fullness of the heart: chest and abdomen fullness and distention • Treat disorders of the spirit: insomnia, nightmares, and somnolence
Energetics 2
CHILD POINT: reduce excess pathogenic factors from the ST channel and Zang organ
Energetics 3
LOCAL TOE PROBLEMS
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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