Acupuncture points for treating constipation include Zhigou, Tianshu, and Shangjiuxu.
Constipation is mainly manifested as hard and dry stools, secretion, prolonged defecation time or defecation cycle. Treatment of constipation should be taken to regulate the intestines and stomach, stagnation and laxative treatment.
Branchial groove: located in the posterior region of the forearm, 3 inches above the transverse stripe on the dorsal distal part of the wrist, the midpoint between the ulna and radius interspace. It can be used for constipation, scrofula (mainly refers to cervical lymph node tuberculosis) and so on.
Tianshu: located in the abdomen, transverse to the umbilicus, 2 inches away from the anterior median line. It is used for abdominal pain, abdominal distension, constipation, diarrhea, dysentery, irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea.
Upper Giant Hollow: located on the lateral side of the lower leg, 6 inches below the calf’s nose, on the line between calf’s nose and Xiexi. It can be used for intestinal tinnitus, abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation.
Foot Sanli: located on the lateral side of the calf, 3 inches below the calf’s nose, 1 transverse finger outside the anterior ridge of the tibia, on the line connecting the calf’s nose and Xiexi. It can be used for stomach pain, vomiting, choking, abdominal distension, diarrhea, dysentery and constipation.
Patients are advised to seek timely medical treatment under the guidance of a doctor.