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Shuidao

Synonyms:
  1. 水道
  2. ST28

Shuidao
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Shuidao(ST28,水道) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Yangming Stomach Meridian of Foot.

Location

Lower abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the midline.

Indication

  • ①Lower abdominal distension;
  • ②dysuria;
  • ③hernia;
  • ④dysmenorrhea,ascites.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.7-1.2 inches. Moxibustion is applicable.