ST 27 — Dà Jù (大巨) — The Great
On this page
1. Overview
ST 27 — Dà Jù (大巨) — is an acupuncture point on the Stomach meridian. Its English name, The Great, 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 27 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with REV-5 Shimen. Note the 2 cun line is located halfway between the midline and the palpable lateral border of the rectus abdominus muscle.
3. Actions
- Benefits the Kidneys
- Firms the Jing
- Regulates Qi
- Promotes urination
- Regulates Stomach Qi
4. Indications
- Premature ejaculation
- Seminal emission
- Irregular menstruation
- Difficult urination
- Urinary retention
- Lower abdominal distention and fullness
- Shan (hernia) disorder
- Abdominal pain
- Cystitis
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 27 Dà Jù (The Great) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use ST 27 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Insomnia, Hemiplegia. 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.
