地倉 (Dìcāng) — Earth Granary
Stomach channel · point 4
Meeting point of the Stomach and Large Intestine channels with the Yang Qiao Mai
Traditionally used for
- Teeth & mouth
- Nerves & recovery
Location
On the face, 0.4 cun lateral to the corner of the mouth.
Needling
Depth:
0.5–1.5 cun
Angle:
Transverse, threaded toward ST6 for facial paralysis
Functions
- Expels wind and activates the channel
- Benefits the mouth and relieves deviation
Indications
Facial paralysis and deviation of the mouthdroolingtoothachetrigeminal neuralgiainability to close the mouth
Clinical Notes
The ST4-to-ST6 through-needling is the classical technique for Bell's palsy affecting the lower face.
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