Location
Proximal to the web margin the between 2nd and 3rd toes in the depression the distal and lateral to the 2nd metatarsodigital joint.
Cautions
Avoid in patients with bleeding disorders.
Indications
Conditions for which ST44 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
Loss of AppetiteLoss of AppetiteAversion ColdAversion ColdBenefit Regulate IntestinesStomach RumblingStomach RumblingCalm Spirit ShenCalm Spirit ShenCommon ColdConstipationCounterflow Cold FeetCounterflow Cold FeetCounterflow Cold HandCounterflow Cold HandCounterflow Inversion HotCounterflow Inversion HotDesire SilenceDesire SilenceDeviation EyeDeviation EyeFacial DroopFacial DroopDiarrheaDisease FebrileDisease FebrileAbdomen Inferior BloatingAbdomen Inferior BloatingDysenteryHeat StomachHeat StomachMalariaMisophonia Aversion To People TalkingMisophonia Aversion To People TalkingNosebleedPainAbdominal PainAbdominal PainChest Skin PainChest Skin PainFacial PainFacial PainTeeth Inferior Jaw PainTeeth Inferior Jaw PainTeeth Superior Jaw PainTeeth Superior Jaw PainToothacheToothachePharyngitisRegulate IntestinesShiveringBlood in StoolBlood in StoolSpontaneous SweatingSpontaneous SweatingFoot Dorsum SwellingFoot Dorsum SwellingDamp Heat SyndromeDamp-heat SyndromeThirsting ExcessiveThirsting ExcessiveTinnitusUrine BloodUrine BloodHivesYawning ExcessiveYawning Excessive
Protocols using ST44
- Cerebral Palsy, Motor Dysfunction, Posture Abnormalities – LI04, LI11, ST02, ST25, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP06, HT07, SI19, BL01, BL17, BL18, BL23, BL40, BL60, BL62, KD01, KD03, KD06, PC06, PC08, TB05, TB17, TB21, GB02, GB13, GB14, GB19, LV03, CV06, CV10, CV12, CV13, CV14, CV23, GV17, GV20, GV24 (Yu Hai-bo, Liu Yong-feng & Wu Li-xiong. Acupuncture Combined with Music Therapy for Treatment of 30 Cases of Cerebral Palsy. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(4): 243-246)
- Facial Pain, Dental Post-surgical Pain – LI04, ST06, ST07, ST44, TB17 (https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0119612)
- Nausea, Bloating, Epigastric Pain, Dyspepsia Functional – ST25, ST36, ST44, SP04, SP09, BL20, BL21, PC06, LV03, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dcmed.2024.01.001)
- Vomiting, Nausea, Head Pain, Headache Migraine Menstrual – LI04, ST29, ST44, SI03, BL60, KD12, PC06, TB05, TB20, GB08, GB13, GB20, GB34, GB40, LV03, CV03, GV20, GV24 (https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-14-374)
- Facial Paralysis, Spasm Facial, Synkinesis Facial – LI04, ST07, ST36, ST44, TB17, LV03, GV16, GV20, GV24, XH05 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000049719)
- Obesity, Overweight, Dyslipidemia – LI04, LI11, ST25, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP06, PC06 (https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-023-03861-8)
- Overweight, Obesity Simple, Bmi Elevated – LI04, LI11, ST21, ST24, ST25, ST26, ST27, ST28, ST32, ST34, ST36, ST37, ST39, ST40, ST44, SP04, SP06, SP09, SP14, SP15, SP16, BL20, BL21, TB06, GB26, LV13, CV04, CV06, CV07, CV09, CV10, CV12, CV13 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/2367610)
- Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Stiffness Knee – LU06, LI04, LI10, LI15, ST34, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP05, SP06, SP09, SP10, SI08, SI10, BL23, BL40, BL60, KD03, KD07, KD10, TB14, GB33, GB34, LV03, LV07, LV08 (https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6882-4-6)
- Headache Frontal, Headache Tension-type, Forehead Pain – LI04, ST44, GB20, GV20, XH03, XH05 (https://doi.org/10.1177/02692155241229282)
- Joint Swelling, Inflammation Joint, Joint Acute Pain, Gout Acute, Arthritis Gouty – ST36, ST44, SP02, SP03, SP06, SP09, LV03 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/3363064)
- Overweight, Obesity Simple, Bmi Elevated – LI04, ST36, ST44 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/7252213)
- Vomiting, Nausea, Headache Migraine, Gastrointestinal Symptoms – LI04, ST44, SI03, BL60, PC06, TB05, GB08, GB20, GB34, LV03, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/5676718)