Stomach meridian

ST-41 (Jiěxī, 解溪) — Stream Divide

Meridian
Stomach (ST)
Anatomical view
anterior
Point classification
Jing-river and Fire point of the Stomach channel.
Depth reference
0.5-1.0 cun perpendicular
Moxibustion
Not established in checked point-specific sources; avoid suppurative or direct scarring moxibustion near the ankle joint.
Reference aliases
ST41; Jiexi; 解溪; Stream Divide

Anatomical location

At the center of the anterior ankle joint, between the extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus tendons.

Traditional actions

Clears Stomach channel heat; calms agitation; activates the ankle channel; relieves pain.

Recorded indications

Primary: Ankle pain; weakness or numbness of the lower leg and foot.

Secondary: Headache; dizziness; abdominal distention; constipation; agitation in traditional patterns.

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 ST41, p. 66
  2. Acupuncture.Com Acupuncture Point Reference Stomach 41
  3. Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand, Safety in Clinical Practice Guidance Care with points at joints, p. 13
  4. WHO Guidelines on Basic Training and Safety in Acupuncture Moxibustion near joints, p. 23

Frequently asked questions

Where is ST-41 located?

At the center of the anterior ankle joint, between the extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus tendons.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for ST-41?

Clears Stomach channel heat; calms agitation; activates the ankle channel; relieves pain. The dataset lists these primary indications: Ankle pain; weakness or numbness of the lower leg and foot. Secondary indications are recorded as: Headache; dizziness; abdominal distention; constipation; agitation in traditional patterns.

Is ST-41 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify ST-41 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.