ST-25 (Tian Shu) Celestial Pivot - Acupuncture point on the Stomach Channel of Foot Yang Ming

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Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points

Channels

Lung Channel

Lg. Intestine Channel

Stomach Channel

Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

Small Intestine

Bladder Channel

Kidney Channel

Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

Liver Channel

Ren Mai
(Conception Vessel)

Du Mai
(Governing Vessel)

The Extra Points

Acu Point ST-25 (Tian Shu) Celestial Pivot

Acupuncture Points on the Stomach Channel of Foot Yang Ming

Front Mu of the Large Intestine

Actions:

Regulates the intestines
Regulates the Spleen and Stomach
Resolves dampness and damp-heat
Regulates Qi and blood and eliminates stagnation

Indications:

Abdominal pain and distension, borborygmus, pain around the umbilicus, constipation, diarrhea, dysentery, irregular menstruation, edema.

Location (CAM):

2 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus.

Location (AMOA):

On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the umbilicus.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.7-1.2 inches. Moxibustion is applicable.

References

Acupuncture

11. Grasping the Wind (First Edition) - Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss

9. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Revised Edition) - Cheng Xinnong

8. A Manual of Acupuncture (First Edition) - Peter Deadman

10. Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text (First Edition) - Shanghai College of TCM