ST 5 ST5 Great Reception Daying 大迎 stomach 5 Stomach 5 st5
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ST 5 ST5
ST 5 ST5

ST 5 Great Reception - Daying - 大迎

ST 5 Point Location

Location

Anterior to the angle of the mandible on the anterior border of the masseter muscle in a groove-like depression (facial artery groove), with cheeks bulged.

Actions

  • Local point - Pain a/or swelling of the cheek/jaw, neck pain, lockjaw, toothache.
  • Stiff tongue leading to speech problems, frequent yawning.
  • Inability to close eye.

ST 5 Cautions

Precautions:

  • Avoid Artery (AA): Avoid Artery.

For a more comprehensive list of all cautions, see our precautions and contraindications page.

Relationships
Nearby Points (3)
Related TCM Patterns (1)
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