Knowledge Base/Acupoints/Taiyi
Educational and cultural reference only — not medical advice. We do not diagnose, do not prescribe, do not recommend medicines or doses, and make no claim to treat or cure any condition. Nothing here should delay you from seeking care. If you have a health concern, consult a licensed healthcare professional.
ST23 · 足阳明胃经

Taiyi tài yǐ · 太乙

Location. In the upper abdomen, 2 cun superior to the centre of the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

The name uses the classical term Taiyi. Among the abdominal points of this channel it is recorded between ST22 and ST24; the classical texts describe it briefly.

定位。上腹部,脐中上 2 寸,前正中线旁开 2 寸。

穴名取古典用语「太乙」。胃经腹部穴序中列于 ST22 与 ST24 之间,经典记载简略。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
Over the abdomen. Needling depth and angle are practitioner concerns, not something a reader should attempt at home.

Other points on the Stomach Meridian

6 related entries.

QisheST11 · 气舍QuepenST12 · 缺盆KufangST14 · 库房WuyiST15 · 屋翳GuanmenST22 · 关门Futu (Thigh)ST32 · 伏兔

← All Acupoints entries