Chongyang · 冲阳 · Surging Yang
Stomach meridian
On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression at the junction of the bases of the second and third metatarsal bones with the intermediate cuneiform, at the highest part of the instep — where the pulse of the dorsalis pedis artery is felt.
Heavy, tired feet, stiffness across the instep, and in TCM terms a sluggish digestion with poor appetite.
Very gentle thumb pressure for 30-45 seconds beside the pulse rather than on it, followed by a few circles of the ankle.
The dorsalis pedis artery runs directly beneath: avoid strong or prolonged pressure, and move a few millimetres aside if you feel a clear pulse.
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