ST 28 — Shuǐ Dào (水道) — Water Passage
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1. Overview
ST 28 — Shuǐ Dào (水道) — is an acupuncture point on the Stomach meridian. Its English name, Water Passage, 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 28 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
3 cun below the navel, 2 cun lateral to CV-4 Guanyuan.
3. Actions
- Regulates the Lower Jiao
- Dispels Stagnation
- Benefits the Bladder
- Benefits the uterus
- Cools Damp-Heat
- Eliminates Damp-Heat from the Lower Jiao
- Benefits urination
4. Indications
- Retention of urine
- Retention of feces
- Edema
- Cold in the Bladder
- Distention and fullness of the lower abdomen
- Distention and pain of the lower abdomen which radiates to the vagina
- Shan disorder
- Pain of the lumbar vertebrae
- Pain of the shoulder and back
5. Needling
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1,5 cun. Caution: deep insertion may penetrate the peritoneal cavity in thin patients or may penetrate a full Bladder. Advise the patient to evacuate prior to treatment.
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 28 Shuǐ Dào (Water Passage) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use ST 28 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Infertility, Constipation, Dysmenorrhea. 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.
