# Acupoints for Bowel Movement Infrequent

2 sourced protocols for Bowel Movement Infrequent. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/bowel-movement-infrequent

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), SP14 (Abdominal Bind) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000010692 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), SP15 (Great Horizontal), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1580163 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| ST37 | Upper Great Hollow | Stomach Meridian | 6 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| SP14 | Abdominal Bind | Spleen Meridian | 13 thumb widths below SP15, 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline, on the lateral side of the rectus abdominis. |
| SP15 | Great Horizontal | Spleen Meridian | 4 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus lateral to the rectus abdominis. |
| CV08 | Spirit Palace Gate | Conception Vessel | In the center of the umbilicus. |

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