
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 AMQi flowing along the Stomach — direction of animation reflects channel flow.
My notes on ST 3