Acupuncture Points for Defecation Incomplete

5 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Points cited for Defecation Incomplete

How often each point appears across the 5 entries ranked highest for Defecation Incomplete. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • ST25Celestial PivotStomach Meridian4 of 5
  • BL25Large Intestine Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 5
  • BL31Upper Bone HoleBladder Meridian1 of 5
  • BL32Second Bone HoleBladder Meridian1 of 5
  • BL33Middle Bone HoleBladder Meridian1 of 5
  • BL34Lower Bone HoleBladder Meridian1 of 5
  • BL52Willpower RoomBladder Meridian1 of 5
  • SP14Abdominal BindSpleen Meridian1 of 5
  • ST27Great BulgeStomach Meridian1 of 5
  • ST37Upper Great HollowStomach Meridian1 of 5

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

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:10.1155/2015/670963
Corroborated by a second study. ST25 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/s12906-018-2243-4

Protocol (4 points)

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ST25 · ST27 · BL25 · BL52

Point 1 of 4

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:10.1186/s12906-018-2243-4
Corroborated by a second study. ST25 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2015/670963

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
Not corroborated. No other study in the index uses any of these points for this search.

Single-point entry

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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.0000000000000284
Corroborated by a second study. ST25 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2015/670963

Single-point entry

100%

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:10.1155/2020/2171587
Corroborated by a second study. ST25 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2015/670963
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Using Acupoints for Defecation Incomplete

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 Incomplete
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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