ST-28 - Water Passage

水道 - Shuǐ dào

Point Region: Lower abdomen

ST

Stomach Meridian

足阳明胃经 - Zú Yángmíng Wèi Jīng

ST-28 Shuidao, meaning 'Water Passage,' is a point that clears damp heat and regulates urination. Located on the abdomen, it is a key point for addressing a wide range of issues that are caused by 'dampness' or stagnation in the lower abdomen. Its name, 'Water Passage,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.

Think of Shuidao as a point that helps to 'open the floodgates' of your body. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a feeling of heaviness or a thick abdomen, a feeling of 'dampness,' and a restless spirit. By clearing damp heat and regulating urination, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.

By clearing damp heat and regulating urination, ST-28 helps to restore a sense of balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a well-regulated and harmonious body.

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: On the lower abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, level with CV-4.

How to Locate:

  1. Find your navel and measure 3 finger-widths down
  2. From this point, move 2 finger-widths to the side
  3. This is in your lower abdomen area
  4. The point is on the side of your lower belly
Location illustration for On the lower abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, level with CV-4.

Primary Functions

Urinary System

  • Treats urinary retention and dysfunction
  • Relieves bladder inflammation and infection
  • Improves urinary flow and function
  • Reduces urinary frequency and urgency

Reproductive System

  • Treats menstrual disorders and irregularities
  • Relieves pelvic inflammatory conditions
  • Supports reproductive health and fertility

Digestive System

  • Treats lower abdominal pain and cramping
  • Relieves intestinal disorders and inflammation
  • Improves lower digestive function

Immune & Energy System

  • Regulates water metabolism and fluid balance
  • Strengthens kidney and bladder qi

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Bladder inflammation
  • Difficulty urinating
  • Nephritis
  • Abdominal distension
  • Uterine disorders
  • Urinary problems
  • Pelvic inflammation
  • Kidney problems

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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ST-28 Protocols

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Important Precautions

  • Pregnancy
  • Severe kidney disease
  • Acute pelvic inflammatory disease