Shuidao

Shuidao

Shuidao(ST28,水道) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Yangming Stomach Meridian of Foot.

Location

Lower abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the midline.

Indication

• ①Lower abdominal distension;
• ②dysuria;
• ③hernia;
• ④dysmenorrhea,ascites.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.7-1.2 inches. Moxibustion is applicable.