ST 42 — Chōng Yáng (冲阳) — Rushing Yang
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1. Overview
ST 42 — Chōng Yáng (冲阳) — is an acupuncture point on the Stomach meridian. Its English name, Rushing Yang, 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 42 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones and the cuneiform bone (where the dorsalis pedis pulse can be felt).
3. Actions
- Tonifies the Stomach and Spleen
- Calms the Shen
- Clears heat
- Regulates Qi
4. Indications
- Facial paralysis
- Toothache and pain in the upper teeth
- Pain and swelling on the dorsum of the foot
- Mania and manic depression
- Epilepsy
- Poor appetite
5. Needling
Perpendicular 0.3 to 0.5 cun. Avoid the dorsalis pedis artery.
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 42 is the Yuan-Source point of the Stomach channel. It is used with LU 7 Lieque or PC 6 Neiguan as part of Yuan-Luo prescriptions. As a Yuan-Source point it is particularly useful for chronic Stomach patterns.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use ST 42 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Facial palsy, Poor digestion. Each treatment is individually designed 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.
