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ST-28
   Location 3 cun below the umbilicus or 2 cun above the upper border of the pubic symphysis 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 ). From the upper border of the pubic symphysis, measure 2 cun up or measure 3 cun down from the umbilicus. ST-28 is located 2 cun laterally from there. Located on the same level are ➞ Ren-4 (anterior midline), ➞KID-13 (0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline) and ➞Ex-CA (tituo/quimen/yijing; 4/3/1 cun lateral to the anterior midline). Actions/Indications ● Clears Damp-Heat, benefits the Lower Burner and eliminates stagnation Special features Important local point for the urogenital tract | |
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