Shuidao (ST 28)

The waterway

Location of Shuidao

Keep going down to 3 cun below the navel. Shuidao is located 2 cun to the side of the navel line.
Locate it by placing 4 fingers between the navel and the pubis.

Therapeutic functions and clinical indications

• Used to eliminate Dampness in the intestines but mostly in the Lower Burner, Dampness stagnating in the intestines, the Bladder or the gynecological system: dysmenorrhea, urinary retention, stool retention, infertility…
  Generally used with a dispersing (sedating) technique.