The point is at the highest point of abdominal bulge.

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Daju (ST27) acupoint
(adapted from "Meridians and Acupoints")

• Zhenjiu Jiayi Jing: "Two cun below Changxi (Tianshu (ST25))";
• Leijing Tuyi: "Opposite to Shimen (CV5)".

bubble_chart Anatomy

• Muscles: Rectus abdominis and its sheath.
• Nerve: Eleventh intercostal nerve.
• Vessels: branches of the eleventh intercostal artery and vein, and the inferior epigastric artery and vein on the lateral side.

bubble_chart Manipulation

Perpendicular insertion 1～1.5 cun. Moxibustion with moxa cone 5 ~ 7 rounds, moxibustion with moxa stick 10 ~ 20 minutes.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Regulate intestine, benefit qi.

• Classical: distention and fullness in the lower abdomen, inguinal hernia, hemiplegia and paralysis in limbs, men's premature ejaculation and loss of semen, fatigue of limbs, insomnia, anuria, frequent startling, polydipsia, prolapse of the genital.
• Modern: Enteritis, abdominal pain.

bubble_chart Combinations

• Inguinal hernia: Daju (ST27), Diji (SP8), 中郄.