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Acupuncture Points for Defecation Impaired

1 sourced protocol, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Defecation Impaired:

ConstipationObesity Abdominal

Points cited for Defecation Impaired

How often each point appears across the 1 entries ranked highest for Defecation Impaired. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • CV04Original Qi GateConception Vessel1 of 1
  • CV12Stomach CentreConception Vessel1 of 1
  • GB26Girdle VesselGallbladder Meridian1 of 1
  • ST22Shutting The GateStomach Meridian1 of 1
  • ST25Celestial PivotStomach Meridian1 of 1
  • ST28WaterwayStomach Meridian1 of 1

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (6 points)

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ST22 · ST25 · ST28 · GB26 · CV04 · CV12

ConstipationObesity AbdominalDefecation Impaired
Point 1 of 6

ST22Shutting The Gate

ST22 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 關門 (guān mén)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV11.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in acute abdominal conditions.

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

Study-reported

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Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.201042 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 1 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

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