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外陵

Synonyms:
  1. ST26
  2. Wailing

Wailing
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Wailing(ST26,外陵) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Yangming Stomach Meridian of Foot.

Location

Lower abdomen, 1 cun below the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the midline.

Indication

  • ①Abdominal pain, hernia;
  • ②dysmenorrhea.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.7-1.2 inches. Moxibustion is applicable.