Location
2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus.
Cautions
Avoid in acute appendicitis; caution in pregnancy.
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 IntestineAbscess IntestinePoor AppetitePoor AppetiteBenefit DigestionBenefit DigestionBenefit Regulate BloodBenefit Regulate IntestinesBenefit Regulate QiBenefit Regulate SpleenBenefit Regulate StomachStomach RumblingStomach RumblingBreathing LabouredBreathing LabouredCold Inferior YuanCold Inferior YuanConstipationDampYuan Inferior DeficiencyYuan Inferior DeficiencyDiarrheaDiarrhoea PersistentDiarrhoea PersistentDiarrhoea SpleenDiarrhoea SpleenShan DisorderShan DisorderShan Umbilical DisorderShan Umbilical DisorderTurmoil DisorderTurmoil DisorderAbdominal BloatingAbdominal BloatingDysenteryMenstrual CrampsFibroids / Masses JiaFibroids Masses JiaFibroids / Masses ZhengFibroids Masses ZhengInfertilityLeucorrhea Vaginal Discharge RedLeucorrhea Vaginal Discharge RedLeucorrhea Vaginal Discharge WhiteLeucorrhea Vaginal Discharge WhiteEdemaAbdominal PainAbdominal PainHeart Surges Up PainHeart Surges Up PainPeriumbilical Cutting PainPeriumbilical Cutting PainUterus PainUterus PainIrregular PeriodsPeriod / Menstruation IrregularQi Running PigletQi Running PigletRegulate BloodRegulate IntestinesRegulate QiRegulate SpleenRegulate StomachRetching StagnationUndigested Food in StoolUndigested Food in Stool SwellingFacial SwellingFacial SwellingDamp Heat SyndromeDamp-heat SyndromeTympanites / Drum BellyTympanites Drum BellyPainful UrinationPainful UrinationUrine CloudyUrine CloudyVomiting
Protocols using ST25
- Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Ulcerative Colitis, Blood In Stool – ST25, ST36, SP04, BL20, BL21, BL23, BL25, KD03, CV04, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-020-03101-4)
- Abdominal Distention, Constipation Functional, Defecation Infrequent, Straining Defecation, Defecation Incomplete – ST25 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000000284)
- Chemotherapy Nausea, Vomiting Chemotherapy-induced, Cinv – ST25, ST36, PC06, LV13, CV06, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-017-1927-2)
- Obesity, Overweight, Waist Circumference Elevated – LI11, ST24, ST25, ST36, ST40, BL20, BL21, TB06, CV09, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/4780019)
- Nausea, Bloating, Epigastric Pain, Dyspepsia Functional – ST25, ST36, ST44, SP04, SP09, BL20, BL21, PC06, LV03, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dcmed.2024.01.001)
- Obesity, Appetite Excessive, Overweight – ST25, BL20, BL21, BL25, LV13, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.2147/DMSO.S487877)
- Postpartum Insufficient Lactation – ST25, GB39, CV14 (王官丽代继红张代碧唐素华. 穴位艾灸促进产后泌乳的临床研究. 护理研究 ., 2017 [CNKI])
- Memory Impaired, Cognitive Impairment Mild – ST25, ST41, BL23, KD13 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2022.942682)
- Abdominal Pain, Abdominal Bloating, Diarrhea Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Bowel Habit Abnormal – ST25, ST36, ST37, SP06, LV03, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/7680963)
- Chronic Pain, Cancer Pain – LI04, ST25, PC06, LV03, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.1177/1534735418786797)
- Lumbar Pain, Lumbar Disc Herniation, Disc Herniation Lumbar – ST25, BL23, BL25, BL57, KD09, KD10, LV08 (https://doi.org/10.27180/d.cnki.gjxzc.2024.000134)
- Nausea, Epigastric Distension, Dyspepsia Functional – ST25, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2018.06.0599)