ST25 (Tianshu, “Celestial Pivot”) is the Front-Mu of Large Intestine point of the Stomach Meridian. It is located on the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, at the level of the umbilicus. It regulates the intestines and the Spleen and Stomach.
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, at the level of the umbilicus.
Perpendicular insertion 1-1.5 cun. Caution for peritoneum.
Regulates the intestines and the Spleen and Stomach.
Abdominal pain, distention, constipation, diarrhea, dysentery, irregular menstruation.
ST25, as the Front-Mu point of the Large Intestine, is a pivotal point for all intestinal disorders, particularly chronic or acute dysentery, constipation, and diarrhea. Its ability to regulate the Spleen and Stomach makes it essential for harmonizing the middle and lower jiao. It is classically paired with ST36 for digestive issues, especially for its strong regulatory effect on intestinal peristalsis.
ST25 is one of 45 points on the Stomach Meridian. Nearby points:
ST25 (Tianshu) is located on the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, at the level of the umbilicus.
ST25 regulates the intestines and the Spleen and Stomach. Common clinical indications include abdominal pain, distention, constipation, diarrhea, dysentery, irregular menstruation.
Perpendicular insertion 1-1.5 cun. Caution for peritoneum.
ST25 is a point on the Stomach Meridian (Zú Yángmíng Wèijīng).