Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

ST-26 Wailing - Outside Mound

English: Outer Mound
Also Known As:

Location

  • On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with Yinjiao REN-7.

Needling

Command Functions

Actions

Indications

Combinations

Contraindications

Notes

Five Elements Spirit Perspective

Spirit of the Point

Similar to Border Gate, it carries a person past where they stand to a place offering other sources of sustenance, and gives a higher view from the mound.

Worsley

Location: On the abdomen, 3 ACI from the midline and 1 ACI below the umbilicus level, beside REN-7.
Needle depth: 8-10 fen
Moxa: 5 cones

Notes
  • Good when you want a lower burner point to bring attention there

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.