ST 26 — Wài Líng (外陵) — Outer Mound
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1. Overview
ST 26 — Wài Líng (外陵) — is an acupuncture point on the Stomach meridian. Its English name, Outer Mound, 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 26 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the lower abdomen, 1 cun below the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
3. Actions
- Regulates Qi in the lower jiao
- Alleviates pain
- Regulates menstruation
4. Indications
- Lower abdominal pain
- Dysmenorrhoea
- Hernia
- Intestinal spasm
- Umbilical pain
- Irregular menstruation
5. Needling
Perpendicular 0.5 to 1 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 26 is a local point for the lower abdomen. Often combined with SP 6 Sanyinjiao and REN 6 Qihai for dysmenorrhoea.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use ST 26 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Period pain, IBS. 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.
