# Acupoints for Fire Stomach

3 sourced protocols for Fire Stomach. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/fire-stomach

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI08 (Lower Ridge), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), ST43 (Sunken Valley), ST44 (Inner Court) | – | – | Yang Yong-Xuan, clinical point-selection notes | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 2 | LI02 (Second Space), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST44 (Inner Court), ST45 (Running Point) | – | – | Tang Hua-Sheng et al.. [Controlled observation on combination of Shu-stream and Ying-spring acupoints for toothache].. Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion, 2013 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 3 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST44 (Inner Court) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| LI08 | Lower Ridge | Large Intestine Meridian | On the line joining LI05 and LI11 4 thumb widths below cubital crease. |
| LI11 | Pond At The Bend | Large Intestine Meridian | When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease midway between LU05 and lateral epicondyle of the humerus. |
| ST37 | Upper Great Hollow | Stomach Meridian | 6 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| ST43 | Sunken Valley | Stomach Meridian | In the depression the distal to the junction of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones. |
| ST44 | Inner Court | Stomach Meridian | Proximal to the web margin the between 2nd and 3rd toes in the depression the distal and lateral to the 2nd metatarsodigital joint. |
| LI02 | Second Space | Large Intestine Meridian | In the depression of the radial side of the index finger distal to the 2nd metacarpophalangeal joint; point located with finger slightly flexed. |
| LI04 | Junction Valley | Large Intestine Meridian | On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side. |
| ST06 | Jaw Bone | Stomach Meridian | One finger breadth (middle finger) anterior & superior to the lower angle of the mandible where masseter is prominent when teeth are clenched & depressive when it is pressed. |
| ST07 | Below The Arch | Stomach Meridian | On the face anterior to the ear in the depression the between zygomatic arch and mandibular notch; point is located with mouth closed. |
| ST45 | Running Point | Stomach Meridian | On the lateral side of the 2nd toe 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail. |

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