ST-26, Wài Líng, 外 陵, Outer Mound

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Location
On the lower abdomen • 2 cun lateral to the midline and 1 cun inferior 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 
Caution: Do NOT use during pregnancy • In thin patients, deep insertion can puncture the peritoneal cavity
Notes
Energetics 1
LOCAL PROBLEMS: similar for ST26 to ST30• 1) Digestive problems (more upper pts than the lower ones) 2) Reproductive problems – abdominal mass, irreg. menses, dysmenorrhea; ST28, 29 & 30 – stronger than other pts. 3) Urinary problems – difficulty holding urine, dribbling urine
Energetics 2
Energetics 3
Energetics 4
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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