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.