Acupoints for Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome

3 protocols with precise acupoint locations.

Protocol (4 points)

90%
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

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4 acupoints
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Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

孙静文孙铭良时素华田君健吴萌李志刚. 针刺天枢与上巨虚及不同配穴治疗腹泻型肠易激综合征临床观察. 中华中医药杂志 ., 2025 [CNKI]

Protocol (3 points)

90%
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

Hot Spots Press Needles for acupressure self-treatment
Press Needles for Self Treatment
2 boxes for 6 weeks
$40
3 acupoints
Self-Treatment Guide PDF
Complete home treatment manual — $12.99
Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

孙静文孙铭良时素华田君健吴萌李志刚. 针刺天枢与上巨虚及不同配穴治疗腹泻型肠易激综合征临床观察. 中华中医药杂志 ., 2025 [CNKI]

Protocol (3 points)

90%
Point 1 of 3

ST25Celestial Pivot

ST25 acupoint
Click to enlarge

Click to view all layers

🗺️ 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

Hot Spots Press Needles for acupressure self-treatment
Press Needles for Self Treatment
2 boxes for 6 weeks
$40
3 acupoints
Self-Treatment Guide PDF
Complete home treatment manual — $12.99
Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

孙静文孙铭良时素华田君健吴萌李志刚. 针刺天枢与上巨虚及不同配穴治疗腹泻型肠易激综合征临床观察. 中华中医药杂志 ., 2025 [CNKI]

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome:

Using Acupoints for Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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 Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.