ST-28, Shuǐ Dào, 水 道, Water Passage
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| Categories |
| Location |
| On the lower abdomen • 2 cun lateral to the midline and 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus • Level with REN-4 • 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 (rectus abdominis muscle) • Points ST19-ST30 are all located on the same line |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular Depth: 1 to 1.5 cun |
| Description: Do NOT use during pregnancy • Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun |
| Caution: Ask patient to empty bladder before needling • In thin patients, deep insertion can penetrate the peritoneal cavity or penetrate a full bladder. |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| WATER PASSAGE: BEST FOR URINARY PROBLEMS – difficulty holding urine, dribbling, freq. urination |
| Energetics 2 |
| LEFT GATE OF UTERUS, RT CHILD'S DOOR = Reproductive problems – ST29 & 30 are even better |
| Energetics 3 |
| 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 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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