ST-42 – Chongyang (沖陽)
Surging Yang
Meridian: Stomach Meridian
Location
Along the Stomach meridian pathway on the face, chest, abdomen, leg, foot
Needling technique
Depth: 1-2 cun (20-40 mm)
Direction: Perpendicular
Indications
Digestive disorders (stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation), facial disorders, knee and leg pain, fatigue, low immunity
Contraindications
Avoid deep needling on the chest (ST-13 to ST-18) - risk of pneumothorax. Caution in pregnancy (ST-25 to ST-30).