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Indications
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Protocols
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Location
2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus.
Cautions
Acute appendicitis is a surgical emergency – treatment here is adjunctive at most and must never delay surgical assessment. Avoid needling over the gravid uterus after the first trimester; where used in pregnancy, needle shallowly and only on a clear obstetric indication.
Indications
Conditions for which ST25 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
Abscess IntestinePoor AppetiteBenefit DigestionBenefit Regulate BloodBenefit Regulate IntestinesBenefit Regulate QiBenefit Regulate SpleenBenefit Regulate StomachStomach RumblingBreathing LabouredCold Inferior YuanConstipationDampYuan Inferior DeficiencyDiarrheaDiarrhoea PersistentDiarrhoea SpleenShan DisorderShan Umbilical DisorderTurmoil DisorderAbdominal BloatingDysenteryMenstrual CrampsFibroids / Masses JiaFibroids Masses JiaFibroids / Masses ZhengFibroids Masses ZhengInfertilityLeucorrhea Vaginal Discharge RedWhite Vaginal DischargeEdemaAbdominal PainHeart Surges Up PainPeriumbilical Cutting PainUterus PainIrregular PeriodsPeriod / Menstruation IrregularQi Running PigletRegulate BloodRegulate IntestinesRegulate QiRegulate SpleenRegulate StomachRetching StagnationUndigested Food in Stool SwellingFacial SwellingDamp Heat SyndromeDamp-heat SyndromeTympanites / Drum BellyTympanites Drum BellyPainful UrinationUrine CloudyVomiting
Protocols using ST25
The 50 best-sourced of 469, ranked by strength of evidence. The count above is the full figure.
- Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual Pain, Pelvic Pain – LI04, ST25, ST29, ST30, ST36, SP04, HT07, BL62, KD03, PC06, LV03, CV04, CV06 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nem020 ↗)
- Obesity, Overweight, Dyslipidemia – LI11, ST25, ST40, SP06, SP09, GB28, CV04, CV06, CV09, CV12 (doi:10.1100/2012/603539 ↗)
- Constipation, Nausea, Abdominal Pain, Ileus Paralytic – ST25, CV08 (doi:10.1155/2012/426829 ↗)
- Constipation Functional – ST25, BL25 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-13-104 ↗)
- Constipation Functional – LI11, ST25, ST37, BL25 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-13-104 ↗)
- Constipation, Aphasia, Ischemic Stroke, Paralysis Hemiplegia – LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST25, ST36, ST40, SP06, GB30, GB34, GB40, CV23, GV15, GV20 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-216 ↗)
- Postoperative Pain, Post-Operative Nausea, Postoperative Ileus, Bowel Dysfunction Postoperative – LI04, ST25, ST36, SP06, SP09, PC06 (doi:10.1245/s10434-012-2759-7 ↗)
- Absent Periods, Infertility, Night Sweats, Hot Flashes, Vaginal Dryness, Mood Swings – ST25, ST29, BL33, CV04 (doi:10.1155/2013/657234 ↗)
- Constipation Functional, Constipation Chronic, Bowel Movement Reduced – ST25, ST37, SP14 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-176 ↗)
- Diarrhea Functional, Stool Loose, Defecation Frequent – ST25 (doi:10.1155/2013/975769 ↗)
- Anxiety, Night Sweats, Infertility Female, Hot Flashes, Vaginal Dryness, Mood Swings, Amenorrhea Premature, Menopause Premature – ST25, ST28, ST29, ST36, SP06, BL32, KD03, GB13, LV03, CV03, CV04, GV20, GV24 (doi:10.1155/2014/718675 ↗)
- Constipation Functional – ST25, ST36, ST37, BL25, TB06 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(13)60100-4 ↗)
- Obesity, PCOS, Insulin Resistance, Hormonal Imbalance – ST25, SP06, BL17, BL32, CV06, CV12 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(13)60166-1 ↗)
- Anxiety, Migraine, Night Sweats, Hot Flashes, Vaginal Dryness, Sleep Disturbance – ST25, SP06, CV04 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-242 ↗)
- Constipation Chronic Severe, Constipation Straining, Constipation Incomplete-evacuation – ST25, ST37, SP14, BL33, GV20, GV24 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-14-260 ↗)
- Abdominal Distension, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diarrhea-predominant – ST25, CV06, CV12 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-14-500 ↗)
- Abdominal Distention, Constipation Functional, Defecation Infrequent, Straining Defecation, Defecation Incomplete – ST25 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000000284 ↗)
- Inflammation Intestinal, Crohn's Disease, Barrier Dysfunction Intestinal Epithelial – LI04, LI11, ST25, ST36, ST37, BL23, BL25, CV06, CV09 (doi:10.3748/wjg.v21.i16.4986 ↗)
- Constipation Functional, Defecation Infrequent, Defecation Incomplete – ST25, ST37, SP14 (doi:10.1155/2015/670963 ↗)
- Constipation Functional, Stool Hard, Constipation Chronic, Defecation Difficulty – ST25, ST36, ST37, BL25, BL33, BL34, TB06, CV04, CV06 (doi:10.1155/2015/396396 ↗)
- Defecation Infrequent, Constipation Chronic, Constipation Slow-transit – ST25 (doi:10.1155/2015/396396 ↗)
- Obesity, Overweight – LI04, LI11, ST25, ST28, ST36, SP06, CV06, CV12 (doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0867-y ↗)
- Epigastric Pain, Dyspepsia Functional, Constipation Chronic, Neurogenic Bowel – ST25, ST36, CV06, CV12 (doi:10.7453/gahmj.2014.081 ↗)
- Constipation, Vomiting, Nausea, Flatulence, Bloating, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Irritable Bowel Syndrome – ST25, ST37 (doi:10.1155/2015/361786 ↗)
- Weight Loss, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Crohn's Disease – ST25, ST36, ST37, SP04, SP06, KD03, LV03, CV06, CV12 (doi:10.1155/2015/938054 ↗)
- Dementia Vascular, Cognitive Decline, Impaired Activities Of Daily Living – ST25, ST36, ST40, SP06, SP10, PC06, GB20, LV03, CV06, CV12, CV17, GV20, GV24 (doi:10.1155/2015/161439 ↗)
- Obesity, Overweight – LI04, LI11, ST25, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP06, CV04, CV06, CV12 (doi:10.1186/s13063-015-1046-x ↗)
- Ischemic Stroke, Paralysis Hemiplegia, Lower Limb Weakness, Upper Limb Weakness, Disability Activities Of Daily Living – LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST25, ST31, ST36, ST40, SP06, SP10, SP15, TB06, GB34, LV03, CV04, CV06, CV10, CV12 (doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2015-010073 ↗)
- Obesity, Overweight, Appetite Excess, Hunger Increased – LI04, LI11, ST25, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP06, PC06 (doi:10.1155/2016/9365326 ↗)
- Obesity, Overweight, Insulin Resistance, Type 2 Diabetes – LI04, LI11, ST25, ST28, ST36, SP06, SP15, CV06, CV09, CV12 (doi:10.1038/nutd.2016.16 ↗)
- Bloating, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea Irritable-bowel-syndrome, Stool Frequency Increased – ST25, BL25 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000003884 ↗)
- Bloating, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea Irritable-bowel-syndrome, Stool Frequency Increased – LI11, ST25, ST37, BL25 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000003884 ↗)
- Obesity, Overweight – ST25, ST36, ST40, SP06, SP15, GB26, CV06, CV12 (doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1458-2 ↗)
- Overweight, Obesity Postpartum, Weight Retention – ST25, ST28, ST40, SP06, SP15, CV09 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000004716 ↗)
- Abdominal Distension, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diarrhea Predominant – ST25, ST36 (doi:10.1186/s12906-016-1386-4 ↗)
- Weight Loss, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Crohn's Disease – ST25, CV06, CV12 (doi:10.1038/srep36636 ↗)
- Neuropathy Peripheral, Neuropathic Pain, Paresthesia, Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy, Sensory Loss, Muscle Weakness – ST25, ST36, ST43, SP06, SP10, BL13, BL17, BL58, GB41, LV03, GV09, GV11, GV12, GV14 (doi:10.1186/s12885-016-3037-z ↗)
- Chemotherapy Nausea, Vomiting Chemotherapy-induced, Cinv – ST25, ST36, PC06, LV13, CV06, CV12 (doi:10.1186/s13063-017-1927-2 ↗)
- Hyperlipidemia, Elevated Ldl-c, Elevated Tc, Elevated Tg – ST25, ST40, BL15, BL18, BL20, BL23, CV14 (doi:10.1186/s13063-017-2029-x ↗)
- Abdominal Pain, Familial Mediterranean Fever – LI04, ST25, CV12 (doi:10.1016/j.jams.2016.07.003 ↗)
- Nausea, Belching, Postprandial Fullness, Satiation Early, Dyspepsia Postprandial, Bloating Upper Abdominal – ST25, ST36, SP04, PC06, CV06, CV12, CV17, GV20 (doi:10.1186/s13063-017-2285-9 ↗)
- Hypertension, Obesity Abdominal, Hyperglycemia, Insulin Resistance, Dyslipidemia, Metabolic Syndrome – ST21, ST25, ST36, SP15, GB26, CV05, CV10, CV12 (doi:10.1155/2017/8598210 ↗)
- Infertility, PCOS, Hyperandrogenism, Menstrual Irregularity Oligomenorrhea, Menstrual Irregularity Amenorrhea – ST25, SP06, CV04 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000008828 ↗)
- Fatigue, Loss of Appetite, Low-back Pain, Cough Chronic Intractable, Throat Dry, Lupus Nephropathy – LU07, LI04, LI20, ST21, ST25, ST36, ST40, ST41, SP04, SP06, SI03, BL13, BL18, BL23, BL62, KD03, KD06, PC06, TB05, GB41, LV03, CV04, CV06, CV22, GV01, GV08, GV14, GV24 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000009309 ↗)
- Constipation Functional, Defecation Difficulty, Bowel Movement Infrequent – ST25, ST37, SP14 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000010692 ↗)
- Abdominal Distension, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diarrhea Predominant – ST25, ST36, ST37, SP06, LV03, GV20 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000010877 ↗)
- Abdominal Distension, Abdominal Pain, Appetite Poor, Constipation Post-stroke – ST25, CV06 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000011134 ↗)
- Constipation Functional, Stool Hard, Defecation Infrequent, Defecation Incomplete – ST25, ST27, BL25, BL52 (doi:10.1186/s12906-018-2243-4 ↗)
- Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diarrhea-predominant – ST25, ST36, ST37, SP06, GV20 (doi:10.1155/2018/2890465 ↗)
- Vasomotor Symptoms, Sleep Disturbance, Perimenopause, Quality Of Life Reduced, Depression Mild-to-moderate – LI04, ST25, SP06, LV03, CV04, GV20 (doi:10.1155/2018/5351210 ↗)
Most often selected alongside ST25
How many sourced protocols in the index pair each point with ST25. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.
- ST36Leg Three Miles274 protocols
- CV12Stomach Centre233 protocols
- CV04Original Qi Gate181 protocols
- SP06Three Yin Intersection169 protocols
- CV06Sea Of Qi147 protocols
- ST37Upper Great Hollow127 protocols
- LV03Great Surge106 protocols
- LI04Junction Valley97 protocols
- PC06Inner Gate91 protocols
- GV20100 Convergences88 protocols
- LI11Pond At The Bend68 protocols
- BL25Large Intestine Shu Point65 protocols