Chengqi (ST1)
Chengqi (ST1), “Tear Container”, is a point on the Stomach meridian. It is point 1 of the 45 on the channel. Dispels Wind, brightens the eyes and stops tearing.
Location
On the face, between the eyeball and the infraorbital margin, directly below the pupil.
Functions according to tradition
Dispels Wind, brightens the eyes and stops tearing. A chief point for eye disorders.
Traditional indications
- Blurred vision
- Tearing
- Conjunctivitis
- Eyelid twitching
- Myopia
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
Two or more channels meet here, so it is credited with acting on all of them.
Precautions
Do not needle deeply or manipulate: the needle lies against the eyeball. Press after withdrawal.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- GB1 Tongziliao (Gallbladder): Blurred vision, Tearing
- BL2 Zanzhu (Bladder): Blurred vision, Eyelid twitching
- TE23 Sizhukong (San Jiao (Triple Burner)): Blurred vision, Eyelid twitching
- GB16 Muchuang (Gallbladder): Blurred vision
- BL1 Jingming (Bladder): Blurred vision
- BL4 Qucha (Bladder): Blurred vision
Point profile
- Code
- ST1
- Pinyin name
- Chéng Qì
- Characters
- 承泣
- Translation
- Tear Container
- Meridian
- Stomach
- Element
- Earth
- Classification
- Crossing point
- Topics
- Eyes, Tearing, Face
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
