Stomach meridian
ST-1 (Chéngqì, 承泣) — Tear Container
- Meridian
- Stomach (ST)
- Anatomical view
- head
- Point classification
- Meeting point of the Stomach channel, Conception vessel, and Yang Heel vessel.
- Depth reference
- No insertion in general practice; use a non-insertion technique unless advanced eye-orbit training and an applicable professional standard explicitly permit otherwise
- Moxibustion
- Not recommended
- Reference aliases
- ST1; Chengqi; 承泣; Tear Container
Anatomical location
On the face, directly below the pupil, between the eyeball and the infraorbital margin.
Traditional actions
Dispels wind and heat from the eye region; benefits vision; checks excessive tearing.
Recorded indications
Primary: Red, swollen, or painful eyes; excessive tearing; impaired night vision.
Secondary: Eyelid twitching; facial muscle spasm or weakness.
How to read this reference
AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.
Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.
Sources
References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region ST1, p. 46
- Acupuncture.Com Acupuncture Point Reference Stomach 1
- Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand, Safety in Clinical Practice Guidance Vulnerable points: orbit of the eye, p. 12
- WHO Guidelines on Basic Training and Safety in Acupuncture Potentially dangerous eye points, p. 25
- South Africa Government Gazette, Acupuncture Safety Guidelines High-risk eye orbit points, p. 13
Frequently asked questions
Where is ST-1 located?
On the face, directly below the pupil, between the eyeball and the infraorbital margin.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for ST-1?
Dispels wind and heat from the eye region; benefits vision; checks excessive tearing. The dataset lists these primary indications: Red, swollen, or painful eyes; excessive tearing; impaired night vision. Secondary indications are recorded as: Eyelid twitching; facial muscle spasm or weakness.
Is ST-1 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify ST-1 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.