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-27 Danju - Great Might

More Spirit Names: Great Gigantic, Big Great, The Great

English:	The Great
Also Known As:	Big Great

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.

Needling

Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Caution: In thin patients, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity.
Puncture Perpendicularly 0.7 to 1.2 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Straight insertion 1 to 2 cun.

Command Functions

Actions

Benefits the Kidneys
Firms the Jing
Regulates Qi
Promotes urination
Regulates Stomach Qi

Indications

Premature ejaculation
Seminal emission
Irregular menstruation
Difficult urination
Urinary retention
Lower abdominal distention and fullness
Shan (hernia) disorder
Abdominal pain
Cystitis

Fright palpitations
Insomnia
Propensity to fright
Agitation without thirst
Los of use of the four limbs
Hemiplegia
Dysuria
Intestinal obstruction

Combinations

SP-8 Diji LIV-6 Zhongdu	REN-6 Qihai SP-6 Sanyinjiao
Cold-Damp Shan disorder	Palpitations and insomnia

Contraindications

Notes

This point is frequently used in Excess conditions giving rise to lateral abdominal pain.
Of the three adjacent points, ST-27 relates to Qi, ST-28 to Water and ST-29 to Blood.

Five Elements Spirit Perspective

Spirit of the Point	Great Might reminds us that this element's power also lies in decreasing; it concerns cycles and letting go. It is for a mind or spirit that will not let go and denies the power of harvest and return. It is good for revitalizing, lifts depression and supplements energy. It holds the strength of Earth, the strength to carry on until things bear fruit.
Worsley	Location: On the abdomen, 3 ACI from the midline and 2 ACI below the umbilicus level, beside REN-5. Needle depth: 8-10 fen Moxa: 5-10 cones
When to Consider	When the mind or spirit will not let go and denies the power of harvest and return When a person cannot take things in and move forward When depression needs lifting and energy needs supplementing When the person is tired, weary and downtrodden from giving too much When the person can't digest, keeps churning, can't reap a harvest or let go of old ideas and the past
Notes	Revitalizing in a way similar to KI-12

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