"Wai" (外), outside; "ling" (陵), bulge. The point is located on rectus abdominis muscle next to navel, hence the name.

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Wailing (ST26) acupoint
(adapted from "Meridians and Acupoints")

• Zhenjiu Jiayi Jing: "Below Tianshu (ST25), above Daju (ST27)";
• Suwen-Qifu Lun Wang Bing's note: "1 cun below Tianshu (ST25)";
• Leijing Tuyi: "Opposite to Yinjiao (CV7)".

bubble_chart Anatomy

• Muscles: Rectus abdominis and its sheath.
• Nerve: Tenth intercostal nerve.
• Vessels: branches of the tenth intercostal artery and vein and inferior epigastric artery and vein.

bubble_chart Manipulation

Perpendicular or oblique insertion 1～1.5 cun deep. For female sterilization acupuncture anesthesia, Wailing (ST26) can be selected. Insert the needle to reach the fascia, then lift slightly and advance at a 15° angle subcutaneously toward the contralateral Wailing (ST26) for 5~7 cun; Qichong (ST30) follows. After insertion, electroacupuncture is applied for 25~30 minutes before needle removal and surgery. Moxibustion with moxa cone 5 ~ 7 rounds, moxibustion with moxa stick 10 ~ 20 minutes.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Regulate intestine and benefit qi.

• Classical: abdominal pain, hernia, menstrual pain, heart suspension, and pain radiating to the navel and abdomen.
• Modern: acupuncture point for female sterilization anesthesia.

bubble_chart Combinations

• Female sterilization with needle anesthesia: Wailing (ST26), Qichong (ST30).