ST-25, Tiān Shū, 天 枢, Heaven's Pivot
Disclaimer For educational purposes only. Do not use as medical advice
| Categories |
| Large Intestine Front Mu Point |
| Location |
| On the abdomen • 2 cun lateral to the umbilicus • Finding 2 cun: From midpoint of the collar bone, go down and it’s 4 cun, half of that is 2 cun • Half of the space from the mammary line or Lateral border of the six packs (recuts abdominis muscle • Points ST19-ST30 are all located on the same line |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular Depth: 1 to 1.5 cun |
| Description: Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun; oblique inferior insertion toward the uterus for diseases related to the uterus |
| Caution: In thin patients, deep insertion can puncture the peritoneal cavity • Heavy menstrual flow |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| FRONT MU POINT of LI – Fu organ problems = Mostly DIGESTIVE DISORDERS (point for Middle Jiao) is equally applicable in excess or deficient, acute or chronic disorders • Acute/chronic; exc/def; cold/heat intestine problems(CONSTIPATION, DIARRHEA) • Mostly intestinal: gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation • Babies – acupressure both sides • Patients that cannot come frequently can benefit from ear tack but these must be removed in 1-2 days, if unsure about patient’s dependability then use ear seeds instead • Some think SP-15 is better for constipation while ST-25 is better for diarrhea, can use both. |
| Energetics 2 |
| Lower Jiao – MOVE QI & BLOOD • Qi Stagnation – gas, bloating, irreg. menstruation, dysmenorrhea if signs of cold then combine with moxa • Blood Stasis – dysmenorrhea, abdominal masses(ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, endometriosis) • CAUTION: With female patient during her period, only puncture if there is a scanty flow or dysmenorrhea but do NOT puncture if the period has normal or high flow (because it moves Qi and Blood) |
| Energetics 3 |
| Drain dampness – urinary system problems: edema, cloudy urine, late stage of Liver cirrhosis – water retention, reduced appetite, bloating, edema (weight control) |
| Energetics 4 |
| THREADING: ST21 to ST25 (Patient supine; puncture horizontally; indicated for vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, gastric pain, abdominal distension) • ST25 to ST29, ST28, REN6, REN8(Patient supine; puncture horizontally; indicated for lower abdominal digestive symptoms, urination dysfunction, menstruation dysfunction) • SP15 to SP14, ST25, REN9(Patient supine; puncture horizontally; indicated for lower abdominal digestive symptoms) [Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. Powerpoint] |
| Energetics 5 |
| Energetics 6 |
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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