Plate shown for male body
Location
Abdomen, 2 cun lateral to umbilicus
Needling Depth
0.8–1.5 cun
Deep needling — confirm anatomy first.
Always palpate landmarks and angle away from vital structures. Chest/neck: oblique, shallow only.
Point Category
Mu-front: Large Intestine
Acupressure Self-Use
Indications: Constipation, Diarrhea, Bloating
Technique: Press two fingers lateral to the umbilicus.
Duration: 2 min each side
Large Intestine Mu-front; regulates the bowels.
Trigger-Point Link
Iliopsoas — referred to Lower back and front of the hip; 'stuck sitting' pain.
Appears in Formulas
Constipation (Large Intestine stagnation) — Mu LI
Stomach Meridian Flow
Earth · Yang · peak 7–9 AMQi flowing along the Stomach — direction of animation reflects channel flow.
My notes on ST 25