# ST03 Juhe (Great Bone Hole) – Stomach Meridian

巨髎 · jù hé

Location: Directly below pupil at the level of the lower border of the ala nasi on the lateral side of the nasolabial groove.

Cautions: Avoid deep needling on face.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/st03

## Indications

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

Aversion Cold Eyes, Aversion Cold Eyes, Aversion Cold Face, Aversion Cold Face, Aversion Wind Eyes, Aversion Wind Eyes, Aversion Wind Face, Aversion Wind Face, Facial Droop, Facial Droop, Eyesight / Vision Superficial Obstruction, Superficial Obstruction Vision, Lachrymation Excessive, Lachrymation Excessive, Nosebleed, Pain, Cheek Pain, Cheek Pain, Lips Pain, Lips Pain, Toothache, Toothache, Qi Leg, Qi Leg, Muscle Spasms, Muscle Spasms, Swelling, Cheek External Swelling, Cheek External Swelling, Swollen Knee, Swollen Knee, Nose External Swelling, Nose External Swelling, Wind

## Most often selected alongside ST03

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

- ST02 (Four Direction Brightness) – 16 protocols
- ST04 (Earth Granary) – 16 protocols
- ST06 (Jaw Bone) – 14 protocols
- GB14 (Yang Bright) – 13 protocols
- LI04 (Junction Valley) – 13 protocols
- SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole) – 13 protocols
- ST07 (Below The Arch) – 13 protocols
- LI20 (Receiving Fragrance) – 11 protocols

## Protocols using ST03

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Paralysis Facial, Paralysis Facial Traumatic, Eyelid Incomplete Closure, Taste Abnormal | LI04, LI20, ST03, ST04, ST06, ST07, SI18, BL02, TB17, TB23, GB12, GB20 | 60 days | doi:10.3390/healthcare11182546 | 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. |
| Dental Pain, Orthodontic Pain | ST03, ST06 | 5 days | doi:10.1016/j.jtumed.2026.01.003 | 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Hoarseness, Dysphagia, Tongue Weakness, Facial Muscle Weakness, Cranial Nerve Injury, Facial Palsy, Injury Cranial Nerve | LI04, LI20, ST02, ST03, ST04, ST06, ST07, ST25, ST36, SP06, SI18, BL01, BL02, TB23, GB14, CV04, CV06, CV23, XH03, XH05, XH12, XH13 | 540 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250218-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. |
| Spasm Hemifacial | LI04, ST03, ST04, ST06, TB17, GB14, GB34, GV20, XH05 | – | doi:10.51507/j.jams.2023.16.2.65 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Facial Paralysis | LI04, LI20, ST03, ST04, ST06, ST07, SI18, BL02, TB17, TB23, GB12, GB20, XH05 | – | doi:10.3390/healthcare11182546 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Rosacea, Edema Facial | 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. |
| Paralysis Oculomotor Nerve | LI04, LI06, LI11, ST02, ST03, BL01, BL02, TB05, TB23, GB01, GB04, GB14, GB20, XH43 | 28 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190514-k0006 | 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. |
| Aging Facial, Skin Aging, Wrinkles, Skin Laxity | LI20, ST02, ST03, ST05, ST07, SI18, BL02, TB23, GB14, CV24, XH03, XH05 | 28 days | doi:10.1111/jocd.70839 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cancer Head And Neck, Quality Of Life Reduced | LU05, LU09, LI04, LI11, ST03, ST04, ST05, ST06, ST07, ST36, SI19, KD03, KD05, PC03, TB21, GB02, GV20, XH03 | – | doi:10.3390/cancers18132132 | 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. |
| Trigeminal Neuralgia | LI03, LI04, ST02, ST03, ST06, ST07, ST44, SI18, BL02, GB14, CV24 | 10 days | LU Liang. A Survey on Acupuncture Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010, 30(1): 68 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Trigeminal Neuralgia | LI04, LI20, ST02, ST03, ST04, ST06, ST07, ST36, SP06, SI18, GB14, GB15, GB34, CV24 | – | LIN Wen-jian. A Survey on Acupuncture Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010, 30(1): 68 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Anxiety, Headache, Constipation, Insomnia, Nausea, Nervousness, Hiccup, Abdominal Pain, Stomach Bloating, Stomach Pain, Anorexia, Eructation | ST03, ST40, SP01, SP03, SP09, HT07, BL20, BL21, KD03, PC06, GB34, LV03, LV13, CV05, CV06, CV12 | 30 days | Zhao Yaping, Ding Min, Wang Yanjun. Forty Cases of Gastrointestinal Neurosis Treated by Acupuncture. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 207-209 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Deviation Eye, Facial Droop, Attack Wind, Cold Meridian, Lips Stiffness, Deviation Eye, Facial Droop, Attack Wind, Cold Meridian, Lips Stiffness | LI04, ST03, ST04, ST06, ST07, SI18, TB17, GB14, XH05 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |

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