ST-02, Si Bai, 四 白 , Four Whites
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| Categories |
| None |
| Location |
| Located in the infraorbital foramen • Start with edge of orbital bone, palpate down to the edge of the infraorbital foramen • 0.3 cun below the edge • 1 cun below the pupil. It’s possible that it’s not right below ST-02 for some people. |
| Needling |
| Type: Transverse Depth: 0.2 to 0.4 cun, 0.3 to 0.5 cun |
| Description: Perpendicular insertion 0.2 to 0.4 cun • Transverse insertion to join with such points as SI-18, LI-20 etc • Oblique insertion, 0.3 to 0.5 cun, superolaterally along the infraorbital foramen • Avoid excessive needling manipulation • Not commonly used. Very important to needle right on top of the foramen and only perpendicularly, do not go toward eyeball. It’s possible that it’s not right below ST-02 for some people. |
| Caution: Deeper insertion may injure eyeball • Do not lift/thrust - can damage infraorbital nerve • Contraindicated for Moxibustion |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| 1. Eye problems 2. Face – Bell’s palsy, muscle twitching, trigeminal neuralgia, facial paralysis 3. Parasites St2 --> LI 20 threading tech. |
| Energetics 2 |
| LOCAL PROBLEMS: face and sense organs |
| Energetics 3 |
| THREADING: ST2 to LI20 (Patient supine or sitting on chair; horizontal threading from ST2 to LI20; indicated for myopia, Bell’s palsy, nasal congestion)[Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. Powerpoint] |
| Energetics 4 |
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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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