Acupuncture Points for Defecation Difficulty

6 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Points cited for Defecation Difficulty

How often each point appears across the 6 entries ranked highest for Defecation Difficulty. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • ST25Celestial PivotStomach Meridian4 of 6
  • BL33Middle Bone HoleBladder Meridian3 of 6
  • BL34Lower Bone HoleBladder Meridian3 of 6
  • BL31Upper Bone HoleBladder Meridian2 of 6
  • BL32Second Bone HoleBladder Meridian2 of 6
  • CV04Original Qi GateConception Vessel2 of 6
  • CV08Spirit Palace GateConception Vessel2 of 6
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian2 of 6
  • ST37Upper Great HollowStomach Meridian2 of 6
  • BL25Large Intestine Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 6
  • CV06Sea Of QiConception Vessel1 of 6
  • CV12Stomach CentreConception Vessel1 of 6

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (9 points)

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ST25 · ST36 · ST37 · BL25 · BL33 · BL34 · TB06 · CV04 · CV06

Point 1 of 9

ST25Celestial Pivot

ST25 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 天樞 (tiān shū)

🎯 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.

🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Constipation, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2015/396396
Corroborated by a second study. ST25, ST36, CV04 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1111/nmo.70207

Protocol (3 points)

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ST25 · ST37 · SP14

Point 1 of 3

ST25Celestial Pivot

ST25 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 天樞 (tiān shū)

🎯 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.

🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Constipation, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000010692
Corroborated by a second study. ST25, ST37 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2015/396396

Protocol (5 points)

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ST25 · ST36 · CV04 · CV08 · CV12

Point 1 of 5

ST25Celestial Pivot

ST25 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 天樞 (tiān shū)

🎯 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.

🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Constipation, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1111/nmo.70207
Corroborated by a second study. ST25, ST36, CV04 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2015/396396

Protocol (3 points)

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ST25 · SP15 · CV08

Point 1 of 3

ST25Celestial Pivot

ST25 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 天樞 (tiān shū)

🎯 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.

🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Constipation, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1580163
Corroborated by a second study. ST25, CV08 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1111/nmo.70207

Protocol (4 points)

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BL31 · BL32 · BL33 · BL34

Point 1 of 4

BL31Upper Bone Hole

BL31 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 上髎 (shàng hé)

🎯 Location: On the sacrum at the midpoint between posterior superior iliac spine and posterior midline just at the 1st posterior sacral foramen.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in sacroiliac dysfunction.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Knee Pain, Common Cold, Vomiting, Back Pain

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/md.0000000000046143
Corroborated by a second study. BL33, BL34 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2015/396396

Protocol (4 points)

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BL31 · BL32 · BL33 · BL34

Point 1 of 4

BL31Upper Bone Hole

BL31 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 上髎 (shàng hé)

🎯 Location: On the sacrum at the midpoint between posterior superior iliac spine and posterior midline just at the 1st posterior sacral foramen.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in sacroiliac dysfunction.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Knee Pain, Common Cold, Vomiting, Back Pain

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000046143
Corroborated by a second study. BL33, BL34 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2015/396396
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Using Acupoints for Defecation Difficulty

Self-Treatment Guidelines

  • Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
  • Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
  • Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

  • Severe or persistent Defecation Difficulty
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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