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Main » Articles » Acupuncture Points » Stomach Meridian (ST)

ST-26


Location
1 cun below the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
How to find
The distance between the umbilicus and the upper border of the pubic symphysis is divided into 5 proportional cun, which can vary considerably from the patient’s finger cun; therefore, only proportional cun measurements should be used (helpful tool: elastic tape ➞ 2.3.1). From the umbilicus, measure 1 cun down:
ST-26 is located 2 cun laterally from there.
Located on the same level are ➞ Ren-7 (anterior midline) and ➞ KID-15 (0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline).
Actions/Indications
● Regulates the Qi, alleviates pain and Cold
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