LOCATION: 4 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus, lateral to m. rectus abdominus
IMAGE: The point is directly above the Large (Da) Intestine, on a horizontal (Heng) line level with
the umbilicus, and St 25 (the Front Mu point of the Large Intestine).
FUNCTIONS: Moves and Regulates Qi, Transforms Qi Stagnation in Bowels, Benefits the Colon,
Moistens the Intestines, Clears Intestinal Damp Heat, Opens the Organs, Dissipates Excess Water,
Regulates Spleen Qi, Strengthens the Limbs, Stops Pain
INDICATIONS:
abdominal distension
cold pain in the lower abdomen
constipation
diarrhea
intestinal paralysis
parasitic worms in the intestines
severe diarrhea
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.7 - 1.2 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
OTHER: Used for same kinds of things as St 25, only
not as many menstrual indications
good for constipation
Mann: for people who are always sad
