Stomach 25, Abbreviated as ST 25, Transliterated Tianshu in Chinese, Heavenly Pivot in English.
ST 25 Acupuncture Point Location:
On the middle of the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the umbilicus.
ST 25 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Abdominal distention, borborygmus, pain around the umbilicus, constipation, diarrhea, dysentery
- Irregular menstruation, mass and gathering in the abdomen, amenorrhea
ST 25 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Regulates the Spleen, Stomach, and intestines, dispels Dampness and Damp-Heat, regulates Qi and Blood.
Classification:
Front-Mu point of the Large Intestine Meridian
Notes:
Front-Mu points can be used to treat diseases of the affected Zang-Fu organ, and those of Yang meridians and collaterals. They treat diseases of Six Fu-organs and diseases of yang meridians. An adverse reaction when a Front-Mu point is pressed can help make a diagnosis.
