Stomach 40, Abbreviated as ST 40, Transliterated Fenglong in Chinese, Abundant Bulge in English.
ST 40 Acupuncture Point Location:
On the anterior aspect of the lower leg, 8 cun superior to the external malleolus, lateral to ST 38, two finger-breadth (middle finger) from the anterior crest of the tibia.
ST 40 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Cough, excessive phlegm, asthma
- Manic psychosis, epilepsy
- Headache, dizziness
- Paralysis or weakness of the lower extremities
ST 40 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Transforms phlegm and dampness, stops cough and wheezing, calms the shen and clears phlegm from the Heart, activates the meridian and stops pain.
Classification:
Luo-Connecting point of the Stomach Meridian
Notes:
ST 40 is known as the Phlegm point. It helps resolve phlegm throughout the body. Luo-Connecting points of one meridian can communicate with two meridians. They treat diseases of the collaterals and can be used to treat chronic diseases, especially chronic diseases of the Zang-Fu organs. Clinically, Luo-Connecting points are often combined with Yuan-Source points in the treatment of diseases.
