ST27 Daju

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ST27 (Daju, “Daju”) is an acupuncture point on the Stomach Meridian. It is located on the lower abdomen, 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline (Ren Mai). This places it 1 cun inferior to Wailing (ST26). It regulates the lower abdomen, resolves fullness and stagnation, and calms the spirit.

Location

On the lower abdomen, 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline (Ren Mai). This places it 1 cun inferior to Wailing (ST26).

Needling

Perpendicular insertion, 1.0 to 1.5 cun.

TCM functions

Regulates the lower abdomen, resolves fullness and stagnation, and calms the spirit..

Indications

small abdomen fullness, small abdomen distention, vexing thirst, difficult urination, shan disorder, hemiplegia, limbs cannot be gathered, fright palpitations, insomnia, fright and inability to sleep, shan hernia.

Clinical notes

Daju is a key local point for a variety of lower abdominal issues, particularly distention, fullness, and urinary difficulty. Its classical indications for shan disorder and hemiplegia suggest a capacity to move qi and blood in the lower jiao and channels. The point's ability to treat fright and insomnia highlights a connection between lower abdominal stagnation and spirit-mind disturbances.

On the Stomach channel

ST27 is one of 45 points on the Stomach Meridian. Nearby points:

Frequently asked questions

Where is ST27 located?

ST27 (Daju) is located on the lower abdomen, 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline (Ren Mai). This places it 1 cun inferior to Wailing (ST26).

What is ST27 used for?

ST27 regulates the lower abdomen, resolves fullness and stagnation, and calms the spirit. Common clinical indications include small abdomen fullness, small abdomen distention, vexing thirst, difficult urination, shan disorder, hemiplegia, limbs cannot be gathered, fright palpitations, insomnia, fright and inability to sleep, shan hernia.

How is ST27 needled?

Perpendicular insertion, 1.0 to 1.5 cun.

Which meridian is ST27 on?

ST27 is a point on the Stomach Meridian (Zú Yángmíng Wèijīng).

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