Stomach meridian

ST-27 (Dàjù, 大巨) — Big Gigantic

Meridian
Stomach (ST)
Anatomical view
anterior
Point classification
Lower abdominal point of the Stomach channel.
Depth reference
1.0-1.5 cun perpendicular
Moxibustion
Not established in checked point-specific sources; avoid lower-abdominal moxibustion during pregnancy.
Reference aliases
ST27; Daju; 大巨; Big Gigantic

Anatomical location

On the lower abdomen, 2 B-cun below the umbilicus and 2 B-cun lateral to the anterior midline.

Traditional actions

Regulates lower abdominal and Stomach qi; supports urination; traditionally strengthens essence.

Recorded indications

Primary: Lower abdominal pain or distention; difficult urination; hernia-type pain.

Secondary: Spermatorrhea; premature ejaculation; erectile difficulty in traditional patterns.

How to read this reference

AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.

Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.

Sources

References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.

  1. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region ST27, p. 59
  2. Acupuncture.Com Acupuncture Point Reference Stomach 27
  3. Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand, Safety in Clinical Practice Guidance Pregnancy precautions, p. 13

Frequently asked questions

Where is ST-27 located?

On the lower abdomen, 2 B-cun below the umbilicus and 2 B-cun lateral to the anterior midline.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for ST-27?

Regulates lower abdominal and Stomach qi; supports urination; traditionally strengthens essence. The dataset lists these primary indications: Lower abdominal pain or distention; difficult urination; hernia-type pain. Secondary indications are recorded as: Spermatorrhea; premature ejaculation; erectile difficulty in traditional patterns.

Is ST-27 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify ST-27 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.