ST29 - Guilai (Stomach Point 29)
Point features
Where is it located
ST29 is located on the abdomen, 4 cun below the navel (CV8) and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, at the level of the horizontal line of CV3 (Zhongji).
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Tonifies and regulates the Uterus
- Warms the Lower Burner
- Regulates menstruation and energy flow in the pelvis
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Female infertility
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with ST29, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
ST29 is known in TCM as the point that 'brings back the cycle' — it is widely used to treat absence of menstruation (amenorrhea), cold in the uterus and conditions of infertility associated with energy deficiency or Cold stagnation.
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What you can find with AcupointsMap:
- Interactive 3D visualization of the point
- Complete functions and therapeutic indications
- Needle insertion methods and detailed localization
- Complete pathway of the meridian of Stomach
- Main, Luo, Divergent, Muscle and Extraordinary Meridians
- Associated pathology sheets
- Treatment management on patients and connection with the 3D mannequin
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