ST 5 - Acupuncture Point - Daying

ST 5 - Acupuncture Point - Daying

ST 5 Names

English Name: Great Reception
Pinyin Name: Daying
Chinese Character: 大迎

ST 5 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.
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ST 5 Image

Actions & Effects:

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 Related Conditions

ST 5 Point Associations

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Related TCM Patterns:

The (ST) Stomach Meridian has 45 points:

Nearby Acupuncture Points and Usages

Graphic	Point	Clinical Functions
	SI 16 Celestial Windows	Both SI 16 & SI 17 are Window of the Sky Points and are useful for throat distention, swelling, goiters, lumps in neck a/or throat, voice issues. Ear issues - tinnitus, deafness, pain. Local point for neck and/or shoulder problems. Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Used to effect the circulation within the vertebral artery and the occipital artery. Useful for occipital headache, alzheimer's, brain tumors, dyslexia, MS, and many brain issues related to circulation. Often used with Tian Dong as a starting point. Falls into the category of Window of the Sky points within the Tam Healing system.
	SI 17 Celestial Countenance	Both SI 16 & SI 17 are Window of the Sky Points and are useful for throat distention, swelling, goiters, lumps in neck a/or throat. Chest oppression, wheezing, cough, asthma. Ear issues - tinnitus, deafness. Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Used to effect the circulation to the brain, and the facial nerves. Useful for facial issues such as TMJ, gum problems, etc. Also used with headaches, hearing issues, dizziness and/or high blood pressure. Falls into the category of Window of the Sky points within the Tam Healing system.
¤	(EX) Yi Ming Eye Brightening	Sleep issues - insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep. Eye Disorders. Tinnitus.

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