# ST01 Chengqi (Tear Container) – Stomach Meridian

承泣 · chéng qì

Location: With eyes looking straight forward, point is directly below pupil between eyeball and infraorbital ridge.

Cautions: Contraindicated for direct needling; use only pressure.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/st01

## Indications

An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Benefit Adrenal Gland, Benefit Adrenal Gland, Benefit Eyes, Benefit Eyes, Benefit Kidneys, Benefit Kidneys, Common Cold, Nasal Congestion, Nasal Congestion, Deafness, Deviation Eye, Deviation Eye, Facial Droop, Facial Droop, Dryness Nasal Passage, Dryness Nasal Passage, Eyesight / Vision Dim, Dim Vision, Eyesight / Vision Dizzy, Dizzy Vision, Eyesight / Vision Myopia Short Sightedness, Myopia Short Sightedness Vision, Eyesight / Vision Night Blindness, Night Blindness Vision, Eyesight / Vision Superficial Obstruction, Superficial Obstruction Vision, Heat, Itchiness Eye, Itchiness Eye, Watery Eyes, Lachrymation Hot, Lachrymation Hot, Lachrymation Promote, Lachrymation Promote, Lachrymation Wind Exposure, Lachrymation Wind Exposure, Oculogyric Crisis Eyes Staring Upwards, Oculogyric Crisis Eyes Staring Upwards, Eye Pain, Eye Pain, Redness, Speech Impairment, Speech Impairment, Swelling, Tinnitus, Twitch Eyelid, Twitch Eyelid, Wind

## Most often selected alongside ST01

Sourced protocols in the index pairing each point with this one. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.

- BL02 (Gathered Bamboo) – 40 protocols
- TB23 (Silken Bamboo Hollow) – 32 protocols
- GB20 (Wind Pool) – 26 protocols
- BL01 (Bright Eyes / Eye Point) – 24 protocols
- LI04 (Junction Valley) – 22 protocols
- GB14 (Yang Bright) – 19 protocols
- GB01 (Pupil Crevice) – 15 protocols
- ST02 (Four Direction Brightness) – 15 protocols

## Protocols using ST01 (50 best-sourced of 56)

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photophobia, Eye Pain, Vision Blurred, Dry Eye, Eye Itching, Eye Foreign Body Sensation, Eye Burning, Eye Dryness | LU09, LU10, ST01, SP03, HT08, BL02, TB23, GB04, GB20, GV23 | 21 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-10-112 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Eye Pain, Dry Eye, Ocular Itching, Foreign Body Sensation, Burning, Dryness Eye, Visual Disturbance, Ocular Redness | LI04, LI11, ST01, BL02, TB23, GB14, GB20, GV23 | 28 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-11-107 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Paralysis Facial, Sequelae Bell's Palsy, Paresis Facial, Contracture Facial, Spasm Facial, Synkinesis Facial, Stiffness Facial | LI04, LI10, LI20, ST01, ST04, ST06, ST09, ST36, TB17, TB23, GB34 | 56 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-71 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Discomfort, Tear Film Instability | LI04, LI11, ST01, BL02, TB23, GB14, GB20, GV23 | 28 days | doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0036638 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Eye Pain, Ocular Itching, Dryness Eye, Visual Disturbance, Ocular Redness, Dry Eye Post-refractive Surgery, Foreign Body Sensation Eye, Burning Eye | LI04, LI11, ST01, BL02, TB23, GB14, GB20, GV23 | 28 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-351 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dry Eye, Eye Dryness, Eye Discomfort | LU09, LU10, ST01, SP03, HT08, BL02, TB23, GB14, GB20, GV23 | 21 days | doi:10.1111/j.1755-3768.2010.02027.x | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Myopia, Eyestrain, Accommodative Lag, Visual Discomfort | ST01, ST02, BL01, BL02, TB23, GB01 | 1 days | doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0117552 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain, Spasm Facial Hemifacial, Spasm Eyelid, Blepharospasm | LI04, ST01, ST02, ST04, ST06, ST07, ST40, SI04, SI18, BL02, TB17, TB23, LV02, LV03 | 14 days | doi:10.3831/KPI.2013.16.019 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Paralysis Facial, Sequelae Bell's Palsy, Facial Asymmetry, Facial Stiffness, Facial Muscle Weakness | LI04, LI10, LI20, ST01, ST04, ST06, ST09, ST36, TB17, TB23, GB34 | 56 days | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0777-z | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Diplopia, Paralysis Oculomotor, Ptosis Eyelid, Ophthalmoplegia | LI04, ST01 | 28 days | doi:10.1155/2016/3961450 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dry Eye, Dry Eye Postmenopausal | LI04, ST01, ST02, BL01, BL02, TB23, GB20, GV20 | 56 days | doi:10.2147/IJN.S126968 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Palpitations, Insomnia, Anger, Chest Discomfort, Paralysis Facial, Irritability | ST01, ST02, ST03, ST04, GB14, GB20, GB21, CV06, CV12, CV17 | 28 days | doi:10.3831/KPI.2017.20.018 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Eye Pain, Dry Eye, Eye Foreign Body Sensation, Eye Dryness, Eye Pruritus, Eye Irritation, Eye Blurry Vision, Eye Congestion, Lacrimation Excessive | ST01, BL02, TB23, GB14 | 28 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000031468 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dry Eye, Eye Itching, Eye Foreign Body Sensation, Eye Dryness, Eye Congestion, Eye Strain, Eye Blurred Vision, Eye Dazzle, Eye Excessive Tearing | ST01, BL02, TB23, GB14 | 28 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000036864 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Diplopia, Ptosis Eyelid Right, Paralysis Oculomotor Nerve, Eye Movement Limited | LI04, ST01, BL01, BL02, TB05, TB23, GB20, GB41 | 21 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000037850 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Insomnia, Neuropathy Peripheral Chemotherapy-induced, Diplopia, Ptosis Eyelid, Paralysis Oculomotor Nerve, Exotropia | ST01, BL01, BL02, TB23, GB01 | 28 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000038547 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Depression, Blurred Vision, Eye Pain, Dry Eye, Foreign Body Sensation, Dryness Eye, Dry Eye Disease, Visual Fatigue, Ocular Pain | LI20, ST01, SI01, SI03, BL01, BL02 | 28 days | doi:10.2147/OPTH.S476573 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Ptosis, Diplopia, Ophthalmoplegia, Palsy Oculomotor | ST01, BL01, BL02, TB17, TB23, GB03, GB12, GB20 | 44 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000043279 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Insomnia, Cancer, Distress Psychological, Grief Anticipatory, Sleep Poor Quality | ST01, SP21, SI03, BL02, KD25, PC06, GB01, CV24, GV20, GV26 | 28 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000044211 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Palpitations, Insomnia, Nightmares, Irritability, Ptsd, Hypervigilance, Phobia Cynophobia, Avoidance | LU11, LI11, ST01, HT07, SI03, BL02, KD25, KD27, PC05, PC07, PC08, TB03, GB01, CV24, GV20, GV26 | 14 days | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1753017 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Myopia Juvenile | LI04, ST01, ST02, BL01, BL02, GB20 | – | doi:10.62852/ytr/2025/118 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Myopia | LI04, ST01, ST02, BL01, BL02, BL18, BL23, TB23, GB01, GB20 | – | doi:10.13288/j.11-2166/r.2011.16.020 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Vision Loss, Visual Impairment, Optic Neuritis | LI04, ST01, ST36, SP06, BL01, BL02, GB20, GB37 | – | doi:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.024094 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Paralysis Facial, Cheek Weakness, Peripheral Facial Palsy | ST01, ST03, ST04, BL01, BL59, BL62, GB20 | 28 days | doi:10.27820/d.cnki.gszxy.2023.000108 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dry Eye, Liver Qi Stagnation With Heat | ST01, HT08, BL01, LV02 | 28 days | doi:10.27021/d.cnki.gfjzc.2025.000113 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Insomnia, Ptsd, Phobia | LU11, LI11, ST01, HT07, SI03, BL02, KD25, KD27, PC05, PC07, PC08, TB03, GB01, CV24, GV20, GV26, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D | 14 days | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1753017 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Facial Paralysis, Synkinesis Facial | ST01, ST02, ST03, ST04, ST06, GB14, CV24, GV24, GV26, XH03, XH04 | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000049719 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Myopia, Reduced Visual Acuity, Eye Strain | LU01, LU02, LI20, ST01, ST02, ST03, ST36, ST40, SP03, SP06, SP09, SP10, SI18, BL02, BL13, BL15, BL18, BL19, BL20, BL21, BL23, BL40, BL57, KD01, KD03, PC06, PC08, TB05, TB17, TB23, GB01, GB14, GB20, GB34, LV03, GV04, GV14, GV16, XH03, XH04, XH05 | 84 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000046414 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dry Eye, Tear Film Instability, Eye Dry, Discomfort Ocular, Damage Cornea | ST01, BL01, XH07 | 28 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250206-0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Paralysis Facial, Strabismus, Lateral Rectus Palsy, Facial Nerve Injury | LI04, LI19, ST01, ST04, ST05, ST06, SI18, BL02, TB23, GB01, GB14, GB20, XH04 | 120 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250220-k0009 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Glaucoma, Atrophy Optic, Vision Decreased | ST01, ST36, GB20, GV20 | 90 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20220516-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Paralysis Facial, Bell Palsy | ST01, ST02, ST03, ST04, ST05, ST06, SI19, TB21, GB02, GV20, XH03, XH04 | 49 days | doi:10.7759/cureus.112675 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Paralysis Facial, Dysarthria, Dysphagia Post-stroke | ST01, ST04, SI18, BL04, CV23, GV24, XH03, XH04 | – | doi:10.1002/ccr3.72438 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dry Eye | ST01, TB23, GB14, XH05 | 28 days | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2026.101338 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Stroke, Aphasia, Facial Paralysis, Dysphagia | ST01, ST04, SI18, BL04, CV23, GV24, XH03, XH04 | – | doi:10.1002/ccr3.72438 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dry Eye | LI04, ST01, ST36, SP06, BL01, BL02 | 35 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20220318-0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dry Eye, Dry Eye Disease | ST01, BL02, TB23, GB14, XH05 | 28 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000036864 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Ptosis, Diplopia, Paralysis Oculomotor Nerve | LI04, ST01, BL01, BL02, TB05, TB23, GB20, GB41 | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000037850 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Ptosis, Diplopia | ST01, BL01, BL02, TB23, GB01, XH04, XH05 | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000038547 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Diplopia, Ptosis Eyelid, Oculomotor Nerve Palsy | ST01, BL01, BL02, TB17, TB23, GB03, GB12, GB20 | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000043279 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dry Eye Syndrome | LI04, ST01, ST36, SP06, BL01, BL02, GB20, GB37 | 30 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.09.008 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Exotropia, Strabismus | LI11, LI14, ST01, ST02, SI18, BL01, BL02, BL06, TB17, TB23, GB01, GB16, XH04, XH05, XH07, XH14 | 90 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250331-0008 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Myopia | LU01, LU02, LI20, ST01, ST02, ST03, ST36, ST40, SP03, SP06, SP09, SP10, SI18, BL02, BL13, BL15, BL18, BL19, BL20, BL21, BL23, BL40, BL57, KD01, KD03, PC06, PC08, TB05, TB17, TB23, GB01, GB14, GB20, GB34, LV03, GV04, GV14, GV16, XH03, XH04, XH05 | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000046414 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Facial Paralysis, Paralysis Abducens Nerve, Paralytic Strabismus | LI04, LI19, ST01, ST04, ST05, ST06, SI18, BL02, TB23, GB01, GB14, GB20, XH04, XH23, XH29, XH43 | 180 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250220-k0009 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Ptsd, Sleep Disturbance, Phobia Cynophobia | LU11, LI11, ST01, HT07, SI03, BL02, KD25, KD27, PC05, PC07, PC08, TB03, GB01, CV24, GV20, GV26, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D | 14 days | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1753017 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Paralysis Facial, Synkinesis Facial | LI04, ST01, ST02, ST03, ST04, ST06, ST07, ST36, ST44, TB17, GB14, LV03, CV24, GV16, GV20, GV24, GV26, XH03, XH04, XH05 | 21 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000049719 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Wind Liver, Wind Liver | LU11, ST01, ST03, ST04, ST05, ST06, ST07, ST08, ST42, ST45, SI03, SI08, BL01, BL02, BL03, BL04, BL05, BL06, BL09, BL10, BL41, XU25 | 7 days | Yang Yong-Xuan, clinical point-selection notes | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Chloasma, Skin Pigmentation | LI04, LI20, ST01, ST02, ST04, ST06, ST07, ST36, SP06, SI18, GB14, CV24, GV24 | 30 days | Feng XJ, Fu JY, Liu F. Clinical Observation on the Combined Use of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine for Treatment of Chloasma. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010, 30(1): 15-17 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Dry Eye Syndromes | LU09, LU10, ST01, SP03, HT08, BL02, TB23, GB14, GB20, GV23 | – | Acupuncture for Dry Eye Syndrome. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00969280 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Dry Eye | LI04, LI11, ST01, BL02, TB23, GB14, GB20, GV23 | – | Acupuncture for Dry Eye. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01105221 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |

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