ST26 (Wailing, “Outer Mound”) is an acupuncture point on the Stomach Meridian. It is located on the lower abdomen, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline. It regulates qi, alleviates pain, warms middle jiao.
On the lower abdomen, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Perpendicular insertion 1-2 cun. Caution for peritoneum.
Regulates qi, alleviates pain, warms middle jiao.
Abdominal pain, hernia, dysmenorrhea.
ST26 is a key point for alleviating abdominal pain, particularly in the lower abdomen, and is often used for conditions like hernia pain, dysmenorrhea, and cold-induced abdominal discomfort. Its ability to warm the middle jiao makes it suitable for patterns of cold and deficiency affecting the intestines. It is empirically used for pain radiating to the genitals, especially in cases of testicular pain or uterine prolapse.
ST26 is one of 45 points on the Stomach Meridian. Nearby points:
ST26 (Wailing) is located on the lower abdomen, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
ST26 regulates qi, alleviates pain, warms middle jiao. Common clinical indications include abdominal pain, hernia, dysmenorrhea.
Perpendicular insertion 1-2 cun. Caution for peritoneum.
ST26 is a point on the Stomach Meridian (Zú Yángmíng Wèijīng).