ST28

Shuidao

Star

水道 (Shuǐdào) — Water Passage

Stomach channel · point 28

Location

On the lower abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

Needling

Depth: 0.8–1.2 cun
Angle: Perpendicular
⚠ Cautions: Empty the bladder before needling; use caution in pregnancy.

Functions

  • Opens the water passages and promotes urination
  • Regulates the uterus and lower burner

Indications

Difficult urination and oedemalower abdominal distensiondysmenorrhoea and infertilityretention of urine

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