ST 1 — Chéng Qì (承泣) — Container of Tears
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1. Overview
ST 1 — Chéng Qì (承泣) — is an acupuncture point on the Stomach meridian. Its English name, Container of Tears, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use ST 1 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
Located directly inferior to the pupil on the inferior ridge of the orbital cavity.
3. Actions
- Expels Wind
- Brightens the eyes
- Stops lachrymation
- Clears Heat
4. Indications
- Acute and chronic conjunctivitis
- Myopia
- Astigmatism
- Squinting
- Color blindness
- Night blindness
- Glaucoma
- Optic nerve atrophy
- Cataract
5. Needling
Push the eyeball upward with the left thumb and puncture perpendicularly and slowly 0.5 to 1 cun along the infraorbital ridge. It is not advisable to manipulate the needle with large amplitude.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
ST 1 Chéng Qì (Container of Tears) is classified as: Intersecting point of the REN and Yang Qiao channels. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use ST 1 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
