ST 23 — Tài Yǐ (太乙) — Supreme Unity
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1. Overview
ST 23 — Tài Yǐ (太乙) — is an acupuncture point on the Stomach meridian. Its English name, Supreme Unity, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use ST 23 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 2 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with CV-10 Xiawan.
3. Actions
- Transforms Phlegm
- Calms the Shen
- Harmonizes the Middle Jiao
4. Indications
- Mania-depression
- Agitation
- Tongue thrusting
- Mad walking
- Stomach
- Intestinal pain
- Hernia
- Insanity
- Indigestion
5. Needling
Perpendicular insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
ST 23 Tài Yǐ (Supreme Unity) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use ST 23 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Depression, Diarrhea. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
