ST28 (Shuidao, “Shuidao”) is an acupuncture point on the Stomach Meridian. It is located on the lower abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, on the line connecting the umbilicus to the superior border of the pubic symphysis. It regulates the lower jiao, promotes urination, moves qi in the abdomen, and alleviates pain.
On the lower abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, on the line connecting the umbilicus to the superior border of the pubic symphysis.
Perpendicular insertion, 1.0 to 1.5 cun. Caution: Deep insertion may puncture the peritoneum or a full bladder.
Regulates the lower jiao, promotes urination, moves qi in the abdomen, and alleviates pain..
Small intestine qi pain, bladder qi pain, lower abdominal fullness, pain radiating to the genitals, urinary difficulty, inability to urinate or defecate, bladder cold, heat in the three jiao, heat in the bladder and kidney, lower back and spine stiffness, shoulder and back pain, menstrual pain with lower back and spine involvement, uterine cold, uterine masses (jia), infertility in women..
Shuidao is a primary point for disorders of the lower abdomen and urinary system. Its name, 'Waterway,' highlights its role in treating urinary retention, difficulty, and edema by regulating bladder function and the fluid passages. It is also effective for abdominal distention and pain, particularly conditions involving the bladder, intestines, and reproductive organs, such as hernia-like pain, menstrual disorders, and uterine cold.
ST28 is one of 45 points on the Stomach Meridian. Nearby points:
ST28 (Shuidao) is located on the lower abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, on the line connecting the umbilicus to the superior border of the pubic symphysis.
ST28 regulates the lower jiao, promotes urination, moves qi in the abdomen, and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include small intestine qi pain, bladder qi pain, lower abdominal fullness, pain radiating to the genitals, urinary difficulty, inability to urinate or defecate, bladder cold, heat in the three jiao, heat in the bladder and kidney, lower back and spine stiffness, shoulder and back pain, menstrual pain with lower back and spine involvement, uterine cold, uterine masses (jia), infertility in women.
Perpendicular insertion, 1.0 to 1.5 cun. Caution: Deep insertion may puncture the peritoneum or a full bladder.
ST28 is a point on the Stomach Meridian (Zú Yángmíng Wèijīng).