Wailing ST-26
Chinese: 外陵
Pinyin: Wài Líng
Location
1 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
How to locate
There are 5 cun between the umbilicus and the upper border of the pubic symphysis. Wailing ST-26 is located 1 cun below the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Main actions
Invigorates Qi and eases pain
Needling
Vertically 0.5–1 cun.
Caution: Peritoneum, pregnancy.
Commentary for Wailing ST-26
Wailing ST-26 is not a major point of the Stomach Channel. It is more an assistant role in regulating Qi in the Lower Burner. Therefore it eases pain and distention of the abdomen.
Furthermore, it can treat painful period or amenorrhea.