# ST02 Sibai (Four Direction Brightness) – Stomach Meridian

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Location: Directly below pupil in the depression the at the infraorbital foramen.

Cautions: Caution with infraorbital nerve.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/st02

## Indications

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

Benefit Eyes, Benefit Eyes, Deviation Eye, Deviation Eye, Facial Droop, Facial Droop, Eyesight / Vision Dim, Dim Vision, Eyesight / Vision Dizzy, Dizzy Vision, Eyesight / Vision Superficial Obstruction, Superficial Obstruction Vision, Heat, Itchiness Eye, Itchiness Eye, Lachrymation Excessive, Lachrymation Excessive, Eye Pain, Eye Pain, Headache, Headache, Red Eyes, Red Eyes, Roundworms Bile Duct, Roundworms Bile Duct, Twitch Eyelid, Twitch Eyelid, Wind

## Most often selected alongside ST02

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

- LI04 (Junction Valley) – 79 protocols
- GB14 (Yang Bright) – 76 protocols
- BL02 (Gathered Bamboo) – 74 protocols
- SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole) – 64 protocols
- ST04 (Earth Granary) – 62 protocols
- ST06 (Jaw Bone) – 57 protocols
- ST07 (Below The Arch) – 45 protocols
- LI20 (Receiving Fragrance) – 43 protocols

## Protocols using ST02 (50 best-sourced of 137)

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facial Paralysis, Facial Paralysis, Facial Paralysis, Facial Paralysis | LI04, LI20, ST02, ST04, ST06, ST07, SP06, SI18, TB05, TB17, GB14, LV03, XH18, XH29 | 30 days | doi:10.1016/S0254-6272(09)60061-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dental Pain, Anesthesia Teeth-extraction | LI03, LI04, LI20, ST02, ST04, ST05, ST06, ST07, SI18, CV24, GV26 | 1 days | doi:10.1093/ecam/nem056 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Obstruction, Sneezing, Rhinitis Persistent, Rhinorrhea, Itching Nasal | LI04, LI20, ST02, ST36, GV23 | 28 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-10-54 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Neuralgia Trigeminal, Facial Trigeminal Pain | LI04, LI20, ST02, ST03, ST07, ST36, ST44, ST45, SI18, TB05, TB17, TB21, GB02, LV03, GV26 | 42 days | doi:10.1590/S1807-59322009001200014 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Acne Vulgaris, Skin Inflammation, Skin Papules, Skin Nodules | LI11, LI20, ST02, ST06, ST36, SP03, SP06, SP10, HT08, PC06, LV03 | 28 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-82 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Glaucoma Open-angle, Intraocular Pressure Elevated, Retrobulbar Circulation Impaired | ST02, ST36, SP06, BL02, BL18, BL23, KD03, GB20, LV03 | 1 days | doi:10.1155/2011/157090 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Glaucoma Open-angle, Circulation Retrobulbar Impaired | ST02, ST36, SP06, BL02, BL18, BL23, KD03, GB20, LV03 | 1 days | doi:10.1155/2012/513638 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Myopia, Vision Decreased | LI04, ST02, BL02, GB01, GB16 | 60 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-477 | 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. |
| Blurred Vision, Asthenopia, Dry Eye, Foreign Body Sensation Eye, Burning Eye, Dryness Ocular | LI04, ST02, SP06, BL01, BL02, TB23, GB14, GB20, GB37, LV03 | 28 days | doi:10.1155/2015/492150 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache Cluster, Trigeminal Pain, Headache Episodic | ST02, BL02 | – | doi:10.1136/bcr-2015-211984 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Obstruction, Sneezing, Nasal Itching, Rhinorrhea | LU05, LU07, LI04, LI20, ST02, GV14, GV23 | 28 days | doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1432-z | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cognitive Impairment Post-stroke, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Cerebrovascular Disease | ST02, ST40, SP06, HT07, BL10, PC06, GB12, GB20, LV03, GV20, GV26 | 78 days | doi:10.1186/s12906-016-1337-0 | 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. |
| Paralysis Facial, Synkinesis, Sequelae Facial Nerve Palsy | ST02, ST03, ST04, ST06, ST07, SI19, GB02, GB21, LV03, CV17 | 140 days | doi:10.1016/j.jams.2015.01.006 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dry Eye, Tear Film Instability, Eye Discomfort, Visual Disturbance Blurred Vision | LI04, ST02, ST36, BL02, TB23, GB37 | 84 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000010875 | 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. |
| Ear Pain, Paralysis Facial, Asymmetry Facial, Facial Numbness, Hyperacusis, Taste Altered | LI20, ST02, ST04, ST06, ST07, SI18, BL02, TB17, GB14, CV24 | 28 days | doi:10.1155/2020/5419407 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cognitive Impairment Post-stroke, Dementia Prevention, Stroke Ischemic Sequelae | ST02, ST40, SP06, HT07, BL10, PC06, GB12, GB20, LV03, GV20, GV26 | 84 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000023803 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Eye Dryness, Tear Film Instability, Eye Discomfort, Dry Eye Disease | LI04, ST02, ST36, BL02, TB23, GB37 | 84 days | doi:10.1089/acm.2020.0524 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Multiple Sclerosis, Neuralgia Trigeminal, Facial Trigeminal Pain | LI04, ST02, ST07, ST44, BL02, LV03 | 90 days | doi:10.3390/medicines9080044 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Tinnitus, Insomnia, Paralysis Facial, Asymmetry Facial, Paralysis Facial Bell's Palsy, Eye Closure Incomplete | ST02, ST04, ST06, ST07, BL02, KD03 | 35 days | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.1088138 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Ptosis, Diplopia, Nerve Palsy Oculomotor | LI04, ST02, BL02, TB23, GB14, GB20 | 45 days | doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.108108 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Paralysis Facial, Bell's Palsy, Facial Weakness | LI04, LI11, ST02, ST04, ST06, ST25, ST36, SP06, KD03, GB14, GB20, LV03 | 180 days | doi:10.1007/s10103-023-03970-4 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Nasal Congestion, Nasal Discharge, Sneezing, Rhinitis Allergic Perennial | LU05, LI04, LI20, ST02, GV14, GV23 | 42 days | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20221293 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Facial Droop, Ear Pain, Face Numbness, Taste Loss, Paralysis Facial, Lagophthalmos, Tongue Numbness, Paralysis Facial Peripheral, Bell Palsy | LI04, LI20, ST02, ST04, ST06, ST07, SI18, TB17, GB14, LV03, CV24 | 28 days | doi:10.7759/cureus.57047 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Facial Droop, Face Numbness, Taste Loss, Paralysis Facial, Lagophthalmos, Tongue Numbness | LI04, LI20, ST02, ST04, ST06, ST07, SI18, BL02, TB17, GB14, LV03, CV24 | 5 days | doi:10.7759/cureus.57047 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Neuralgia Trigeminal, Facial Trigeminal Pain, Facial Pain, Burning Pain, Electric Shock Pain, Stabbing Pain | LI04, ST02, ST04, ST06, ST07, SI18, TB05, GB01 | 28 days | doi:10.1007/s00415-024-12433-x | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Ear Pain, Paralysis Facial, Burning Pain, Electric Shock Pain, Postherpetic Neuralgia Pain, Rash Herpes Zoster | LI04, LI19, LI20, ST02, ST04, ST05, ST06, ST07, SI18, BL02, TB05, TB17, GB14 | 63 days | doi:10.3389/fpain.2024.1474103 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Depression, Rosacea, Inflammation Skin, Erythema Facial, Edema Facial, Long Covid | LI04, LI06, LI11, LI20, ST02, ST03, ST04, ST36, ST40, SP09, SI18, LV03 | 60 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000043407 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia, Spasm Hemifacial, Neuropathy Peripheral, Fatigue Cancer-related, Spasm Facial, Spasm Facial Hemifacial, Twitching Facial Unilateral | ST02, ST04, ST07, SI18, BL02, TB17, GB14 | 30 days | doi:10.3389/fmed.2026.1700524 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Facial Paralysis, Paralysis Facial, Paralysis Facial Peripheral, Facial Nerve Dysfunction | LU10, LI04, ST02, ST04 | 60 days | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20240877 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dysgeusia, Paralysis Facial, Hyperacusis, Postauricular Pain, Lacrimation | LI04, LI20, ST02, ST04, ST06, BL02, TB17, TB23, GB14, CV24 | 15 days | doi:10.3831/KPI.2012.15.010 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Tinnitus, Drooling, Ear Pain, Paralysis Facial, Taste Altered, Tearing Abnormal, Sound Hypersensitivity | LI04, LI20, ST02, ST04, ST06, ST36, SI18, BL02, TB17, TB23, GB14, GB20, CV24, GV26 | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2018.21.025 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Memory Loss, Cognitive Impairment Mild | ST02, ST36, SP06, HT07, BL01, KD01, KD03, PC06, GB20, GB39, GV20 | 42 days | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1548878 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Memory Loss, Cognitive Impairment Mild, Functional Decline | ST02, BL40, KD01, TB17, GB12, GB20, GV20 | 90 days | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1548878 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Stress, Fatigue, Sedentary Behavior Office Worker | ST02, ST25, HT07, BL02, KD03, PC06, LV13, LV14, GV24 | 28 days | doi:10.3389/fpubh.2026.1744556 | 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. |
| Paralysis Facial, Cheek Weakness, Peripheral Facial Palsy | LI04, ST02, ST04, ST06, ST44, SI18, GB14 | 28 days | doi:10.27820/d.cnki.gszxy.2023.000108 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Spasm Facial, Hemifacial Spasm | LI04, ST02, ST04, ST06, ST07, ST36, SI18, BL02, TB17, GB20, LV03, GV20 | – | doi:10.13359/j.cnki.gzxbtcm.2021.11.025 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Paralysis Facial, Retroauricular Pain | LI04, ST02, ST04, SI18, BL02, TB17, GB14 | 28 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20231014-k0003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Paralysis Facial, Retroauricular Pain | LI04, ST02, ST04, SI18, BL02, TB17, GB14, GV20 | 28 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20231014-k0003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Trigeminal Neuralgia, Facial Pain | LI04, LI10, LI20, ST02, ST07, ST08, TB17, GB02, GB14, GB20, CV24 | 30 days | doi:10.13729/j.issn.1671-7813.Z20180246 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Paralysis Facial Chronic | ST02, ST04, BL02, GB14, GB20 | 70 days | doi:10.13729/j.issn.1671-7813.2015.08.73 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Paralysis Facial, Paralysis Facial Peripheral, Bell Palsy | LI20, ST02, ST04, ST06, ST07, SI18, BL02, TB17, GB14, CV24 | – | doi:10.1155/2020/5419407 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Eye Pain, Vision Blurred, Eye Dryness, Eye Fatigue, Vision Distorted, Scotoma Central, Macular Degeneration Laser-induced | LI04, ST02, ST07, ST36, BL02, TB05, TB23, GB14, GB20, GB37, LV03, GV20, GV24, XH03 | 56 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000034735 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Ear Pain, Paralysis Facial, Burning Pain, Electric Shock Pain, Postherpetic Neuralgia Pain, Rash Herpes Zoster | LI04, LI19, LI20, ST02, ST04, ST05, ST06, ST07, SI18, BL02, TB05, TB17, GB14 | 63 days | doi:10.3389/fpain.2024.1474103 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Skin Aging, Wrinkles, Skin Laxity | LI20, ST02, ST03, ST05, ST07, SI18, BL02, TB23, GB14, CV24, XH03, XH05 | – | doi:10.1111/jocd.70839 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

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