The exact location of Stomach Yu point is in the spinal region, below the spinous process of the 12th thoracic vertebra, 1.5 inches off the posterior midline.
Stomach acupoint belongs to the foot solar bladder meridian. Stomach Yu point is located in the spine area, under the spinous process of the 12th thoracic vertebra, 1.5 inches away from the posterior midline.
Acupuncture and moxibustion of Stomach Yu point has the effect of warming the middle and lowering the rebelliousness (warming and tonifying the stomach to prevent stomach qi from rushing upwards), harmonizing the stomach and stopping vomiting. Clinically, acupuncture is mainly used to treat gastric pain, vomiting, abdominal distension, bowel sounds, excessive food and hunger, and body emaciation.
There is a record of gastric acupoints in the “Understanding of Medical Scriptures”, “The word “Yu” is also used for the transmission of qi. ……. Stomach Yu, in the twelfth vertebrae.” Acupuncture and Moxibustion Dacheng also has a record of the Stomach Yu point, “Lord of cholera, stomach cold, abdominal distension and tinnitus, stomach vomiting, do not want to eat, more food wonky, the eye is not clear, abdominal pain, chest and hypochondriac support fullness.” .
If you need acupuncture, it should be carried out under the guidance of the TCM doctor, do not blindly do acupuncture on your own, so as not to delay the condition or cause adverse reactions.