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ST 3 · Juliao

Stomach meridian · Earth · Yang · peak 7–9 AM

Plate shown for male body
Head and neck acupoints

Location

Face, directly below pupil, level of ala of nose

Needling Depth

0.2–0.4 cun

Shallow — low depth risk.

Always palpate landmarks and angle away from vital structures. Chest/neck: oblique, shallow only.

Acupressure Self-Use

Indications: Sinus congestion, Facial pain, Bell's palsy

Technique: Press under the cheekbone, below the pupil line.

Duration: 1 min each side

Maxillary sinus point; drains the face.

Trigger-Point Link

Tibialis Anterior — referred to Front of the ankle and top of the foot; shin splints.

Stomach Meridian Flow

Earth · Yang · peak 7–9 AM

Qi flowing along the Stomach — direction of animation reflects channel flow.

My notes on ST 3