Stomach 3
ST3 Acupressure Point Location and Uses
Apply the Sinus Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate acupuncture point ST3 for sinus congestion and pain. Stomach 3 is mainly used for nose, face, and eye disorders due to the location on the face of this acupressure point.
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Location of Acupressure Point ST 3
On the line with the pupil of the eye if one were looking forward, and level with the internal border of the edge of the nostril, or lower border of the ala nasi. Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 3 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Indications and Acupressure Point Combinations with Acupressure Point Stomach 3
Eyes 
Twitching of the eyelids due to stress and Liver Qi Stagnation:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 3
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 3
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 44
Headache
Sinus headache:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 3
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 3
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 44
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Lung 10
Breathing Problems-Sinuses
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 3
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Lung 7
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 4
- Apply the Sinus Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 20
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 36
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 3
- Apply the Sinus Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 20
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 36
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 9
Nasal congestion and dark green or orange discharge as with sinus infections:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 3
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Lung 7
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 4
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
Apply the Sinus Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 20 - Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 9
Nasal passage sores due to chronic Stomach Fire with hunger and no desire to eat:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 3
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Lung 7
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 4
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
- Apply the Sinus Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 20
Sneezing uncontrollably:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 3
- Apply the Sinus Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 20
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 36
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Lung 10
Nosebleed due to chronic Stomach Fire with hunger and no desire to eat:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 3
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 2
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 44
Nasal congestion with no discharge:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 3
- Apply the Sinus Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Bitang
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 4
- Apply the Sinus Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 20
Nasal congestion and copious clear discharge:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 3
- Apply the Sinus Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Bitang
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 4
- Apply the Sinus Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 20
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 9
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 40
Chronic seasonal allergies with sinusitis and sneezing:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 3
- Apply the Sinus Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 20
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 36
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Lung 10
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 44
- Apply the Sinus Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Bitang
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 4
Facial Paralysis
Deviation of the mouth as with Bell’s Palsy due to External Wind:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 3
- Apply the Sinus Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 20
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 36
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 44
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 4
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 3
Facial Swelling
Swelling and itching of the face that comes on suddenly due to Internal or External Wind:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 3
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 4
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 3
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 44
Consider Internal Wind Foot Soak for Internal Wind
Knee Pain and Swelling
Swelling of the knee:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 3
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 36
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Gallbladder 34
Lips
Dry lips with cracking due to chronic Stomach Fire with hunger and no desire to eat:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 3
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 2
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 44
Other Name(s) for Acupressure Point ST 3:
- Great Cheekbone
- Great Crevice
- Great Bone Hole
- Large Opening
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of Acupressure Point Stomach 3:
- Meeting Point of the Three Yang Leg Channels with the Stomach Channel
- Point of the Yang Heel Channel
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of Acupressure Point ST 3:
- Benefits the eyes
- Benefits the nose
- Expels Wind
- Relieves swelling
- Alleviates pain
Cautions: Do not use acupressure as self-care when pregnant without the guidance of a licensed acupuncturist. Always discuss new treatment modalities with your local health care professional.
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