The Stomach Meridian of the Foot-Уangming (Flow rоutе):

The Stomach Meridian of the Foot-Уangming starts from the lateral side of the nose, goes through the ear and spreads across the tongue. It ascends along the bridge of the nose and enters the inner canthus, where it meets Jingming (В. 1) and connects with the еуе. Then it goes downward to Chengqi (S. 1), Sibai (S. 2) and Chengjiang (R. 24). It runs postero-laterally across the lower portion of the cheek at Daying (S. 5) and Jiache (S. 6). Ascending from the front of the ear, it reaches Touwei (S. 8). Descending from Daying to Qishe (S. 11) By passing Renying (S. 9), it move posteriorly and meets Dazhui (D. 14). Turning forward, it enters the supraclavicular fossa, where the meridian separates into two branches. The internal branch runs downward from the supraclavicular fossa. lt passes through the diaphragm, enters the stomach, its corresponding organ, and connects with the spleen. The meridian descends and enters Qichong (S. 30). The superficial branch runs downward, passing through the nipple. It descengs by the umbilicus and enters Qichong. The two branches meet at Qichong. Descending along the anterior side of the upper leg, it "reaches the knee. From there, it continues downward along the anterior line of the lateral aspect of the tibia to Chongyang (S. 42). From there, it reaches the lateral side of the tip of the second toe (Lidui S. 45). At Zusanli (S. 36) а branch emerges, and terminates at the lаtеrаl side of the middle toe. From Chongyang another branch emerges and terrninates at the medial side of the tip of the big tое (Yinbai Sp. 1) where it links with the Spleen Meridian of the Foot-Таiyin.

lndications:

Frontal headache, sore throat, abdominal distension, anorexia, diarrhea, pain in the lower back and knees, borborygmus, chronic gastritis, gastroduodenal ulcer, chronic colitis, anemia and hypertension.

Requirements:

When massaging the [асе, уоu should [ееl slight soreness and distension. Before massaging the [асе, аррlу cream to keep it soft ,and smooth and to make massaging more comfortable. Concentrate оn regulating the respiration. When shaking Dazhui (D. 14), close the eyes and shake slowly. Those who have hypertension or cervical vertebrae problems should shake Dazhui more slowly. The Stomach Meridian goes from the head to the foot. Remember the sources of the three branches (supraclavicular fossa, Zusanli and Chongyang), the starting point Chengqi, the ending point Lidui, Qichong and Chongyang. Acupuncturists and Qigong masters should remember аll the points, and recite them silently while practicing.

Location of the important points:

1. Chengqi: Between the еуеbаll and the midpoint of the infra-orbital ridge.

2. Sibai: Below Chengqi, in the depression at the infra-orbital foramen.

5. Daying: Behind 'the angle of the mandible, оn the back edge of the masseter muscle, in the groove-like depression appearing when the cheek is bulged.

6. Jiache: One finger's breadth anterior and superior to the lower angle of the mandible where the masseter muscle attaches when the teeth асе clenched.

8. Touwei: 0.5 сun behind the front hairline at the соrnеr of the forehead.

9. Renying: Level with the tip of Adam's аррlе, just оn the course of the соmmоn carotid artery, оn the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoideus muscle.

11. Qishe: At the superior border of the sternal extremity of the clavicle, between the sternal head and clavicular head of the sternocleidomastoideus muscle.

30. Qichong: Five сun below the umbilicus, 2 сun lateral to Qugu (R. 2), superior to the inguinal groove, оn the medial side of the femoral artery.

36. Zusanli: Three сun below Dubi.

37. Shangjuxu: Three сun below Zusanli.

39. Xiajuxu: Six сun below Zusanli.

42. Chongyang: Distal to Jiexi, at the highest point of the dorsum of the foot.

45. Lidui: Оn the lateral side of the second toe, about 0.1 сun behind the соrnеr of nail.

Instructions for Stomach Meridian

1. Massage Yingxiang 6 times.

2. Massage Jingming 6 times.

3. Massage Chengqi 6 times.

4. Reach Touwei, then massage face 6 times.

5.6. Descend to Qishe, backward to Dazhui, rotate Dazhui 12 circles.

7. Rotate arms 6 times at Quepen.

8. Exhale, passes through the diaphragm, enters the stomach, pause, connect spleen.

9. Down to Qichong; inhale while moving the hands apart to the sides.

10.11. Bend and hold Qi.

12. Massage face 3 times

13. Exhale, downward to Qichong, two branches meet, draw 3 circles to mix Qi while breathe normally.

14. Raise shoulders and heels a little while inhaling deeply. Exhale, reach Lidui.

15. Repeat (10.11.12.13) Bend and hold Qi, massage face 3 times, mix Qi.

16.17. Reach Zusanli, pause little and end at the lateral side of the the third toes while exhaling full.

18. Repeat (10.11.12.13) Bend and hold Qi, massage face 3 times, mix Qi.

19. Exhale, down to Chongyang.

20. End at Yinbai.