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Taiyi

Synonyms:
  1. 太乙
  2. ST23

Taiyi
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Taiyi(ST23,太乙) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Yangming Stomach Meridian of Foot.

Location

On the abdomen, 2 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the midline.

Indication

  • ①Stomachache;
  • ②vexation;
  • ③epilepsy and mania.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.7-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.