# ST08 Touwei (Head Corner) – Stomach Meridian

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Location: On the lateral side of the head, 0.5 thumb widths above the anterior hairline at the corner of the forehead & 4.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline of the head.

Cautions: No specific contraindications.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/st08

## Indications

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

Agitation, Benefit Eyes, Benefit Eyes, Chills, Dizziness, Shortness of Breath, Eyesight / Vision Dim, Dim Vision, Fever, Hemiplegia, Lachrymation Wind Exposure, Lachrymation Wind Exposure, Oppression, Pain, Eye Bursting Pain, Eye Bursting Pain, Headache, Headache, Headache Splitting Pain, Headache Splitting Pain, Twitch Eyelid, Twitch Eyelid, Vomiting, Wind

## Most often selected alongside ST08

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

- GV20 (100 Convergences) – 35 protocols
- LI04 (Junction Valley) – 32 protocols
- GB08 (Leading Valley) – 26 protocols
- GB20 (Wind Pool) – 23 protocols
- LV03 (Great Surge) – 21 protocols
- SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) – 17 protocols
- ST36 (Leg Three Miles) – 17 protocols
- GV24 (Spirit Court) – 14 protocols

## Protocols using ST08 (50 best-sourced of 73)

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralysis Facial, Bell's Palsy, Facial Palsy Peripheral | ST04, ST08 | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/neh102 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia, Depression Major, Mood Depressed | ST08, GB08, GB15, GV20 | 21 days | doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0029651 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache, Vomiting, Nausea, Migraine, Head Pain | LI04, ST08, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP06, BL02, BL10, BL11, BL60, PC06, TB05, GB02, GB08, GB14, GB34, GB41, LV02, LV03, GV18, GV23 | 1 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-241 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Eye Pain, Headache Severe | ST08, PC07 | – | doi:10.1155/2012/268237 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache Migraine | ST08, ST36, TB05, GB20 | – | doi:10.1155/2012/543943 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Chest Pain, Dyspnea, Poststernotomy Pain, Reduced Lung Function | LI04, ST08, SI06, BL60, GB08, GV20 | 1 days | doi:10.1155/2013/219817 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Dizziness, Constipation, Vomiting, Nausea, Photophobia, Headache Migraine, Headache Unilateral, Head Sharp Pain, Aura Visual | ST08, SP06, SP09, GB08, GB20, LV02 | 42 days | doi:10.7453/gahmj.2013.060 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression Post-stroke, Ischemic Stroke, Stroke Hemorrhagic | LI04, LI11, ST08, ST36, GB08, GB15, LV03, GV20 | 28 days | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-14-255 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dysmenorrhea, Urination Frequent, Pelvic Pain, Leucorrhea, Uterine Myoma | ST08, ST25, ST36, SP06, GB16, CV02, CV03, CV04, CV08 | 86 days | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2018.10.003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Nausea, Headache Migraine, Headache Unilateral, Aura Visual, Sensitivity Light, Sensitivity Noise, Aura Blurred-vision | LI04, ST08, ST44, GB08 | 10 days | doi:10.4103/ijoy.IJOY_11_18 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Vomiting, Nausea, Photophobia, Migraine, Phonophobia, Headache Episodic | LI04, ST08, BL10, GB08, GB20, LV03, GV20 | 56 days | doi:10.1136/bmj.m697 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache Migraine, Headache Migraine Episodic | LI04, ST08, SP06, BL02, BL12, TB05, GB04, GB08, GB20, GB34, LV03, GV20 | 84 days | doi:10.3389/fneur.2020.570335 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache Migraine, Headache Migraine Without Aura | ST08, GB05, GB08, GV20 | 28 days | doi:10.1186/s12906-024-04349-w | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Lethargy, Headache Temporal, Neck Pain, Headache Bilateral, Vasculitis Temporal-arteritis | ST08, SI19, BL08, GB01, GB08, GB18 | 14 days | doi:10.1016/j.jams.2017.12.002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression, Cognitive Dysfunction, Memory Impaired, Concentration Impaired, Executive Function Impaired | LU09, ST08, KD03, GB13, LV03, GV20, GV24 | 70 days | doi:10.12688/f1000research.146897.4 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Neuropathic Pain, Herpes Zoster Head, Herpes Zoster Face, Neuralgia Postherpetic Risk | ST08, TB23, GB15, GV23 | 7 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000042066 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia, Agitation, Disorientation, Sleep Disturbed, Traumatic Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury | LI04, LI11, ST08, HT07, BL07, KD07, GB08, GB13, GB34, LV02, GV20, GV24 | 9 days | doi:10.1186/s13256-025-05444-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Stress, Depression, Insomnia, Ptsd, Trauma Domestic Violence | ST08, PC06, GB08, GB15, GV20 | 84 days | doi:10.1186/s12906-025-05033-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Autism Spectrum Disorder, Repetitive Behavior, Social Communication Deficit | ST08, GB13, GB19, GV17, GV24 | 60 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000014880 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Alopecia, Alopecia Areata, Hair Loss | LI04, ST08, ST36, BL07, KD03, PC06, GB05, LV02, GV20, GV22 | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2021.24.3.93 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Insomnia, Depression Cancer-related | ST08, HT07, GB20, GV20 | 25 days | doi:10.3389/fonc.2022.1036634 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache Tension-type | ST08, GB20, GV20, GV24 | 56 days | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230189 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache Cluster | ST08, GB14 | – | doi:10.22246/jikm.2023.44.6.1197 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache Migraine | LI04, ST08, GB20, GV20 | – | doi:10.1186/s44424-025-00029-9 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache Tension-type | LI04, ST08, GB20, LV03, GV20 | – | doi:10.27879/d.cnki.ggxzy.2025.000086 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache Internal Injury, Headache Deficiency | ST08, ST40, SP10, BL20, BL23 | – | doi:10.19589/j.cnki.issn1004-6569.2018.16.171 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dizziness, Cervical Spondylosis Vertebral Artery Type | ST08, BL10, GB08, GB12, GB20, GV16 | 10 days | doi:10.13729/j.issn.1671-7813.2014.11.73 | 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 | LI04, ST04, ST06, ST07, ST08, SI18, BL02, TB17, GB14, CV24, GV26 | 70 days | doi:10.13729/j.issn.1671-7813.2015.08.73 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression, Insomnia, Restlessness Insomnia, Stress Post-traumatic | ST08, PC06, GB08, GB15, GV20 | 84 days | doi:10.1186/s12906-025-05033-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Anxiety, Insomnia, Cognitive Impairment, Depression Major, Mood Dysphoric | LI04, ST08, SP06, BL13, BL17, BL19, BL42, BL46, BL48, KD01, LV03, CV06, CV12, CV15, GV20, XH03 | 84 days | doi:10.3389/fmed.2022.761419 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression, Acute Depressive Disorder | LI04, ST08, SP06, LV03, CV04, CV06, CV10, CV12, CV15, GV20, XH03 | – | doi:10.2147/NDT.S601078 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Ptsd | ST08, PC06, GB08, GB15, GV20, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D, XH03, XH05 | 84 days | doi:10.1002/gps3.70035 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Migraine, One-Sided Headache | LI04, ST08, SI03, BL09, PC06, GB08, GB34, LV03 | – | doi:10.1155/prm/2200276 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Paralysis Facial, Bell's Palsy, Facial Palsy Peripheral, Facial Palsy Peripheral Acute, Bell Palsy | ST02, ST04, ST06, ST08, TB17, GB14 | 28 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230717-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Appetite Decreased, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior Abnormal | LI04, ST08, ST25, ST36, BL15, BL20, GB15, LV03, GV07, GV24, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D | 84 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240318-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Facial Droop, Paralysis Facial, Synkinesis Facial, Synkinesia Facial, Eyelid Closure Problems | ST02, ST08, SI18, BL02, GB14, XH05 | 70 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250724-k0007 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Herpes Zoster, Facial Pain, Perimenopause, Herpes Zoster Head, Herpes Zoster Face | LU07, LI04, ST08, BL10, PC06, GB08, GB20, GB42, GV20, GV23 | 12 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250317-0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression, Cognitive Impairment, Depression Major | LU09, ST08, KD03, GB13, LV03, GV20, GV24, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D | 70 days | doi:10.12688/f1000research.146897.4 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache Cluster | LI04, ST08, GB14, XH03 | 42 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20211111-k0007 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Uterine Myoma, Uterine Fibroids | ST08, ST36, SP06, GB16, CV02, CV03, CV04 | 85 days | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2018.10.003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Autism Spectrum Disorder | ST08, ST25, ST36, CV12, GV24, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D | 84 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20220111-0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Migraine, Headache Migraine, Migraine Without Aura | ST08, GB05, GB08, GV20 | 28 days | doi:10.1186/s12906-024-04349-w | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cognitive Impairment, Depression Major | LU09, ST08, KD03, GB13, LV03, GV20, GV24, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D | 70 days | doi:10.12688/f1000research.146897.4 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Herpes Zoster, Herpes Zoster Face | ST08, TB23, GB15, GV23, XH03, XH04, XH05 | 8 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000042066 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia, Agitation, Traumatic Brain Injury | LI04, LI11, ST08, HT07, BL07, KD07, GB08, GB13, GB34, LV02, GV20, GV24 | 9 days | doi:10.1186/s13256-025-05444-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fever, Poor Appetite, Tongue Coating Yellow, Urine Scanty, Urine Red, Temperature 40, Tongue Body Red, Pulse Full, Common Cold, Common Cold, Autumn Warmth Syndrome, Flu Symptoms, Headache, Aching, Weakness, Soreness Head, Soreness Body, Soreness Throat, Constipation, Tongue Coating Thick, Pulse Tight, Heat External, Heat, Release Exterior, Poor Appetite, Tongue Coating Yellow, Urine Scanty, Urine Red, Temperature 40, Tongue Body Red, Pulse Full, Common Cold, Autumn Warmth Syndrome, Flu Symptoms, Soreness Head, Soreness Body, Soreness Throat, Tongue Coating Thick, Pulse Tight, Heat External, Release Exterior | LI04, ST08, ST36, SP06, BL11, BL17, BL23, GB20, GB34, GB39, CV06, CV12, CV17, GV14, GV16, GV20, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D, XH03, XH05 | 2 days | Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC5 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 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. |
| Rising Liver Yang, Rising Liver Yang | ST08, BL05, BL18, KD01 | 7 days | Yang Yong-Xuan, clinical point-selection notes | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Trigeminal Neuralgia | ST08, GB04, GB05, GB06, GB20 | 9 days | WANG Li-ju. 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. |

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