# Acupoints for Defecation Infrequent

8 sourced protocols for Defecation Infrequent. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/defecation-infrequent

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST23 (Great Unity), ST27 (Great Bulge) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-11-124 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-14-423 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000000284 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), SP14 (Abdominal Bind) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2015/670963 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2015/396396 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), ST27 (Great Bulge), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL52 (Willpower Room) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-018-2243-4 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/2171587 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2014/560802 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST23 | Great Unity | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV10. |
| ST27 | Great Bulge | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV05. |
| LI11 | Pond At The Bend | Large Intestine Meridian | When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease midway between LU05 and lateral epicondyle of the humerus. |
| ST37 | Upper Great Hollow | Stomach Meridian | 6 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| 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. |
| BL25 | Large Intestine Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV03 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra. |
| BL52 | Willpower Room | Bladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths lateral to the GV04 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |

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