ST-44 – Neiting (内庭)

Inner Court

Meridian: Stomach Meridian

Location

On the dorsum of the foot, between the 2nd and 3rd toes, distal to the metatarsophalangeal joints

Needling technique

Depth: 0.3-0.5 cun (5-10 mm)
Direction: Perpendicular or oblique towards the ankle

Indications

Heat-type migraine, toothache, sore throat, epistaxis, facial swelling, constipation, fever, agitation

Contraindications

Avoid deep needling. Caution in patients with bleeding disorders.