Stomach meridian
ST-2 (Sìbái, 四白) — Four Whites
- Meridian
- Stomach (ST)
- Anatomical view
- head
- Point classification
- Regional point of the Stomach channel below the eye.
- Depth reference
- 0.2-0.3 cun perpendicular or shallow transverse
- Moxibustion
- Not recommended
- Reference aliases
- ST2; Sibai; 四白; Four Whites
Anatomical location
On the face, directly below the pupil in the infraorbital foramen.
Traditional actions
Clears wind and heat from the face; benefits the eyes.
Recorded indications
Primary: Eye redness, itching, or pain; blurred vision; eyelid twitching.
Secondary: Facial pain; weakness or deviation of the mouth.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Where is ST-2 located?
On the face, directly below the pupil in the infraorbital foramen.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for ST-2?
Clears wind and heat from the face; benefits the eyes. The dataset lists these primary indications: Eye redness, itching, or pain; blurred vision; eyelid twitching. Secondary indications are recorded as: Facial pain; weakness or deviation of the mouth.
Is ST-2 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify ST-2 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.