The exact location of the Stomach Yu acupoint is below the spinous process of the 12th thoracic vertebra and 1.5 inches away from the posterior midline. It should be operated and treated according to the doctor’s instructions.
Stomach Yu is an acupoint of the Foot Solar Bladder Meridian, located in the spinal region of the back. It has the efficacy of harmonizing the stomach and stopping vomiting, warming the middle and lowering the rebelliousness (warming and tonifying the stomach to prevent the stomach qi from rushing upwards), and can be used for treating gastrointestinal disorders such as gastric and epigastric pains, abdominal distension, intestinal sounding, vomiting, etc, as well as emaciation of the body and excessive eating and easy to get hungry.
Stomach Yu acupoint for vomiting and clearing water can be paired with Zhongkou, Neiguan, Sanyinjiao, Qihai, Mianzhong, and Tanzhong acupoints, and for stomach and epigastric pain can be paired with Diaphragm Yu, Neiguan, and Shangqiu.
Stomach acupoint acupuncture operation should not be too deep, should be carried out by a professional doctor for therapeutic operation.