ST-2 - Four Whites

四白 - Sì bái

Point Region: Face

ST

Stomach Meridian

足阳明胃经 - Zú Yángmíng Wèi Jīng

ST-2 Sibai, meaning 'Four Whites,' is a key point for brightening the eyes and calming muscle twitching around the eye. Located in the infraorbital hollow, this point is like a beacon of clarity for the face, helping to clear heat and soothe a restless spirit. The name 'Four Whites' refers to the white of the eyeball and its ability to restore a sense of calm and clarity.

Think of Sibai as a point that helps you to 'see the light.' It's invaluable for addressing issues like red eyes, a twitching eyelid, and a feeling of being 'overwhelmed.' By brightening the eyes and calming twitching, it helps to restore a sense of ease and clarity to the face.

By brightening the eyes and calming twitching, ST-2 helps to restore a sense of balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a calm and clear mind.

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: Directly below ST-1, approximately 1 cun below the pupil in the depression of the infraorbital foramen.

How to Locate:

  1. Look straight ahead in a mirror
  2. Find the center of your pupil
  3. Move your finger directly down from your pupil past the bony ridge below your eye
  4. Continue down one finger-width to find a small depression in your cheekbone
Location illustration for Directly below ST-1, approximately 1 cun below the pupil in the depression of the infraorbital foramen.

Primary Functions

Eye & Vision System

  • Treats blurred vision and eye disorders
  • Relieves eye pain and photophobia
  • Reduces under-eye bags and puffiness
  • Improves visual clarity and brightness

Nervous System

  • Alleviates facial neuralgia and trigeminal pain
  • Treats facial paralysis and Bell's palsy
  • Reduces facial muscle tension

Digestive System

  • Harmonizes stomach qi flow to facial region
  • Supports facial complexion through improved digestion

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Eye pain
  • Eye redness
  • Excessive tearing
  • Sinus congestion
  • Facial paralysis
  • Eyelid twitching
  • Facial numbness
  • Sinusitis
  • Facial pain

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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ST-2 Protocols

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Important Precautions

  • Recent facial surgery
  • Severe sinus infections
  • Facial nerve damage
  • Infraorbital nerve injury