Stomach Function Energy

Pathway

At 8 a.m., the Large Intestine Function Energy becomes the Stomach Function Energy at the cheekbone (SEL 21).

Along its path, the Stomach Function Energy circulates across the face and returns to the same side near the eye. From there, it descends to the acromion and divides into two main branches. Each branch then subdivides further, and some of these branches intermingle.

One or more branches of the Stomach Function Energy flow into the stomach, the umbilicus, and the groin area; then move along the inner thigh, cross to the opposite knee, descend along the outer leg, and reach the middle, second, and big toes.

The Stomach Function Energy ends at 10 a.m. on the outer side of the big toe, where it becomes the Spleen Function Energy.

Left Side of Stomach FE

Harmonizing the Stomach Function Energy

Left Side Stomach FE Harmonization

Stomach Function Energy is one of only three Body Function Energy that is given in the Self Help books. In SH1, p. 43, it is given as the second in a 3-sequence daily routine. Its purpose is to revitalize the Anterior Descending energy of the body.

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  • 21-22: Place the right hand on your left cheekbone (L21) and the left hand on the left collarbone (L22). Reverse for the right flow.
  • Use the Anterior Descending Energy from the Self-Help books (SH1, p. 43)

Further Commentary

Stomach Function Energy and the Face

I was bored with my regular flows, so I decided to try Stomach. I usually do Bladder, Spleen, Main Central, or 5-6-7-8, but rarely Stomach. So, I sat in bed and went through the entire sequence slowly and methodically. Then I did the other side. After about an hour, I was just finishing when my husband walked into the room and looked at me quizzically.

“You always look good,” he began diplomatically, “but there’s something about your face today—it’s glowing.”

Ha ha ha! I wasn’t offended. I understood immediately why many consider the Stomach Function Energy the best flow for a natural facelift, thanks to its circulatory path. As a face flow, though, it also supports mental balance. A mind lift beats a facelift!

Stomach Function Energy and Digestion

Stomach Function Energy relates to digestion on many levels. It practically washes the front of the body downward. If you swallow the wrong way or feel something stuck in your throat—maybe you gulped too much water or took too large a bite—use Stomach to help it move downward to where it belongs.

As a face flow corresponding to the astrological sign Gemini, it carries a deep connection to acquiring and sharing information—including speaking. Both excessive talking and silence can be signs of disharmonized Stomach Function Energy.

Knees

Stomach literally flows sideways through your knees. So, you can use it to relieve knee discomfort.