ST 5 Acupuncture Point

Stomach 5, Abbreviated as ST 5, Transliterated Daying in Chinese, Large Receptacle (Facial Artery) in English.

ST 5 Acupuncture Point Location:

Anterior to the angle of the mandible, on the anterior border of the attached portion of muscle masseter, where the facial artery pulsates.

ST 5 Acupuncture Point Indications:

  • Swelling of the cheek, toothache
  • Wry mouth (crooked jaw), trismus

ST 5 Acupuncture Point Benefits:

Dispels Wind, and reduces swelling.