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ST-29
  Location 1 cun above the upper border of the pubic symphysis or 4 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 upper border of the pubic symphysis, measure 1 cun up and 2 cun lateral to ST-29. Located on the same level are ➞ Ren-3 (anterior midline), ➞KID-12 (0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline) and ➞Ex-CA (zigong; 3 cun lateral to the anterior midline). Actions/Indications ● Warms and regulates the Lower Burner and menstruation Special features Commonly treated with moxibustion, the combination of acupuncture and moxibustion being particularly beneficial. Important local point for the urogenital tract. | |
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