ST-25 – Tianshu (天樞)
Heavenly Pivot
Meridian: Stomach Meridian
Location
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the umbilicus
Needling technique
Depth: 1-1.5 cun (20-30 mm)
Direction: Perpendicular
Indications
Diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, bloating, IBS, dysentery, menstrual pain
Contraindications
Avoid in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm. Caution in pregnancy.