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.

  1. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region ST2, p. 46
  2. Acupuncture.Com Acupuncture Point Reference Stomach 2

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.