ST-29 - Return

归来 - Guī lái

Point Region: Lower abdomen

ST

Stomach Meridian

足阳明胃经 - Zú Yángmíng Wèi Jīng

ST-29 Guilai, meaning 'Return,' is a point that warms the uterus and regulates menstruation. Located on the abdomen, it is a key point for addressing a wide range of issues that are caused by 'cold' or stagnation in the lower abdomen. Its name, 'Return,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.

Think of Guilai as a point that helps to 'bring you back home' to yourself. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a cold abdomen, menstrual pain, and a feeling of 'stuckness' in the abdomen. By warming the uterus and regulating menstruation, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.

By warming the uterus and regulating menstruation, ST-29 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, 4 cun below the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, level with CV-3.

How to Locate:

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

Primary Functions

Reproductive System

  • Treats menstrual irregularities and amenorrhea
  • Relieves reproductive system disorders
  • Supports fertility and conception
  • Regulates hormonal imbalances
  • Treats infertility and reproductive dysfunction

Urinary System

  • Treats urinary disorders and retention
  • Relieves bladder dysfunction and inflammation

Digestive System

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

Emotional & Mental

  • Reduces anxiety and stress affecting reproduction
  • Calms emotional imbalances related to hormones

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Vaginal discharge
  • Hernia
  • Penile pain
  • Panic attacks with upward rushing sensation
  • Reproductive disorders
  • Pelvic problems
  • Anxiety
  • Genital pain

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

PMS-Period Pain

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ST-29 Protocols

N/A

Important Precautions

  • Pregnancy
  • Severe reproductive disorders
  • Acute panic disorders