ST 2 Acupuncture Point

• English Name: Four Whites
• Pinyin Name: Sibai
• Chinese Character: 四白

ST 2 Clinical Usages

• Any eye problem - red, painful and/or itchy eyes, excessive lacrimation, twitching of the eyelids.
• Facial paralysis.
• Good alternative to ST 1 and safer to needle for those not properly trained.

• Blog Posts Where ST 2 Is Discussed

•   Acupuncture Treatment Helpful for Trigeminal Neuralgia

• Blog Posts Concerning Acupuncture

•   Plum Blossom Needling and Cupping for Facial Palsy/Bell's Palsy Superior to Laser Irradiation
•   Study Find Auricular Acupuncture Improves Treatment Retention for Smoking Cessation
•   Case Study - Anxiety (02/15/10)
•   Acupuncture effective in alleviating menstrual cramps (Dysmenorrhea)
•   Brain Changes Involved In Alzheimer's Improve With Acupuncture (Study)
•   Moxibustion May Aid Crohn's Disease
•   Research Shows Acupuncture Can Benefit Both Cognitive Performance and Neural Plasticity
•   Comparison of Acupuncture Techniques in Stroke Recovery
•   Bloodletting Found Effective For Migraines - no not "that" bloodletting...

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:

• Liver and Gallbladder Damp Heat

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:

• Vision Problems
• Eye Problems
• Excessive Lacrimation (Tearing)
• Facial Pain
• Bells Palsy

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

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