ST25 · Stomach meridian
Tianshu 天樞 · Tiānshū
Chest & bellyOne on each side
The timed session needs a free sign-in.
Standard location
On the abdomen, 2 cun either side of the navel.
How to find it
- 1About three finger-widths to each side of your navel.
Technique
Circle gently with the fingertips of both hands for 1–2 minutes.
Traditionally used for
- Bloating and sluggish bowels
Cautions
- Traditionally avoided during pregnancy.
- Avoid pressing the abdomen within an hour of a meal or during pregnancy; seek care for severe abdominal pain.
Used in these routines
General wellness education — not a substitute for a doctor or registered Chinese medicine practitioner.