Location acupuncture point St 25
Location:
3 transverse fingers (2 cun) lateral to the navel.
Pillar of Heaven — Tiān Shū
This acupuncture point is very commonly used in acupuncture. It is used for fullness conditions of the stomach, especially diarrhea and abdominal pain.
On the psychological level, the point has a centering effect and helps to find the "middle" again. Here it has a similar effect as Sp 15.
Application: 
45 seconds 
medium
45 seconds 
medium
Name:
- 天枢 (tiān shū)
- St 25
- Himmelssäule
Properties of the acupuncture point
Meridian:
Stomach
Element:
Earth
Assignment:
Yang 
Organ time:
7 to 9 o'clock
Category:
Alarm point
Effect from the point of view of TCM:
- Improves the function of organs
- Regulates the Qi
- Dissolves heat
- Helps with food stagnation
Contraindication:
Pregnancy
Pregnancy
I always use this acupuncture point when the complaint involves the organs stomach AND intestines. This point has a positive effect on the entire digestive tract.
Application:
AcuPen:
This acupuncture point is pressed with the tip of the AkuPen for 30 to 45 seconds, or simply until the pain stimulus dissipates.
Alternatively, you can press this point with the round end.
Acupressure:
The acupuncture point St 25 is pressed with the middle finger for 30 to 45 seconds.
Acupressure can be repeated several times a day (2 to 3 times) in case of acute problems.
Acupuncture technique:
The point is needled vertically, with a depth of 1.5 to 2.5 cun. Moxibustion is possible.
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Meridian: Stomach
The stomach, together with the spleen and pancreas, forms the element EARTH. This is a very central element as it provides most of our postnatal energy. We get about 60 % of our daily energy from the food...Learn more now >
Features: Earth element
- Late summer
- Sweet
- Center
- Mouth
- Concern
- Compassion
- Spleen
- Stomach