ST-45 - Strict Mouth

厉兑 - Lì duì

Point Region: Foot

ST

Stomach Meridian

足阳明胃经 - Zú Yángmíng Wèi Jīng

ST-45 Lidui, meaning 'Strict Mouth,' is the 'Jing-Well' and 'Metal' point. Located on the foot, it is a master point for reviving consciousness and clearing stomach fire. Its name, 'Strict Mouth,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system, as a strict mouth ensures that only the best things are consumed.

Think of Lidui as a point that helps to 'close the mouth' of your stomach. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a feeling of 'heat' in the body, a restless spirit, and a feeling of being 'overwhelmed.' By reviving consciousness and clearing stomach fire, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.

By reviving consciousness and clearing stomach fire, ST-45 helps to restore a sense of balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a well-regulated and harmonious body.

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: Located on the lateral side of the second toe, just proximal to the nail corner.

How to Locate:

  1. Look at your second toe (next to your big toe)
  2. Find the outer corner of the toenail (away from big toe)
  3. Locate where the nail meets the skin at this corner
  4. The point is right at this junction
Location illustration for Located on the lateral side of the second toe, just proximal to the nail corner.

Primary Functions

Nervous System

  • Treats nightmares and disturbed sleep
  • Calms excessive mental activity
  • Treats mental agitation and restlessness
  • Improves sleep quality and dream patterns

Digestive System

  • Clears stomach heat and inflammation
  • Treats acute gastritis and stomach pain
  • Reduces excessive hunger and cravings
  • Harmonizes stomach qi

Emotional & Mental

  • Reduces anxiety and worry
  • Calms emotional agitation and stress
  • Treats depression and mental fog
  • Improves emotional clarity and stability

Oral & Dental Health

  • Treats mouth and tongue disorders
  • Relieves oral inflammation and pain

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Stomach pain
  • Mania
  • Nosebleeds
  • Sore throat
  • Tooth decay
  • Cold feet
  • Edema
  • Mental agitation
  • Bleeding
  • Throat inflammation

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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ST-45 Protocols

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Important Precautions

  • Broken skin around nail
  • Severe nail infections
  • Recent nail injury