LOCATION: 4 cun below the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to Ren 3
IMAGE: Refers to the point's function of "returning" the menstrual cycle to a normal rhythm; also
to its function of "returning" prolapsed uterus & anus to their proper positions. St 29 is also in the
area where the divergent channel is said to "return" to the primary channel.
FUNCTIONS: Remove Blood stasis in the Lower Burner (uterus), Regulates Menses, Warms the
Uterus, Regulates Lower Jiao, Clears Lower Jiao Damp Heat, Raises Middle Qi
INDICATIONS:
colic
endometritis
impotence
infertility
inflammation of the adnexa (PID)
irregular menstruation
lack of menses
orchitis
vaginal discharge
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.7 - 1.2 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: More for cold conditions and gynecological conditions than St 28 (not as good for
Herpes)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease/ endometriosis prostatitis/impotence-- good results
uterine prolapse/tilted uterus
