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ST 6 · Jiache

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

Plate shown for male body
Hand acupoints

Location

Jaw, anterior border of masseter, one finger above jaw angle

Needling Depth

0.3–0.5 cun

Shallow — low depth risk.

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

Trigger-Point Link

Masseter — referred to Teeth, jaw, and ear; bruxism pattern.

Stomach Meridian Flow

Earth · Yang · peak 7–9 AM

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

My notes on ST 6