Weidao 維道
Lower abdomen, 0.5 B-cun inward and downward from the anterior superior iliac spine.
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1Where is Weidao?
Lower abdomen, 0.5 B-cun inward and downward from the anterior superior iliac spine.
It is also 0.5 B-cun inward and downward from Wushu (GB27).
Hip bone · Internal abdominal oblique muscle · External abdominal oblique muscle · Transversus abdominis muscle
2How do I find it on my body?
- Find Wushu.
- Move 0.5 B-cun diagonally inward and down.
- Press the hollow below and inside the bony point of the pelvis.
A cun is a body-scaled unit of length. The precise way is to divide a bone length into equal parts (proportional bone cun); finger widths are a quick estimate.
- external abdominal oblique
- The widest, outermost muscle on the side of the belly. Its fibers slant like hands slipped into front pockets (from upper outside to lower inside), and it twists and bends the trunk.
- transversus abdominis
- The deepest of the three side-belly muscle layers. Its fibers run sideways like a belt and squeeze the belly in.
- internal abdominal oblique
- The second layer of side-belly muscle, just under the external oblique. Its fibers run roughly crosswise to the external oblique, and it helps twist the trunk.
- hip bone
- The large, wide bone on each side of the pelvis, formed when the ilium, ischium and pubis grow together. The ridge you feel at belt level (iliac crest) is its top edge.
- lower abdomen
- The belly below the navel, down to the pubic bone.
3Before you press
- This lies over the abdominal organs — do not press hard or deep.
- Do not press abdominal points during pregnancy (a traditional caution).
- Avoid broken or swollen skin and press only to a comfortable level.
- Acupressure is not a substitute for medical care.
4How has it been used traditionally?
- Classified as a crossing point of the Gallbladder meridian and the Dai vessel (Zhenjiu Jiayi Jing) — a historical classification, not a claim of effect.
- The name is usually translated as 'Linking Path'.
From traditional texts — not a claim of effect.
?FAQ
Where exactly is Weidao?
Lower abdomen, 0.5 B-cun inward and downward from the anterior superior iliac spine. It is also 0.5 B-cun inward and downward from Wushu (GB27).
How do I find Weidao?
Find Wushu. Move 0.5 B-cun diagonally inward and down. Press the hollow below and inside the bony point of the pelvis.
Can I press it during pregnancy?
Do not press abdominal points during pregnancy (a traditional caution).
What should I watch out for?
This lies over the abdominal organs — do not press hard or deep. Do not press abdominal points during pregnancy (a traditional caution). Avoid broken or swollen skin and press only to a comfortable level. Acupressure is not a substitute for medical care.
Sources
- Location: WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region (2008), p. 185
- Standard comparison: Chinese national standard GB/T 12346-2021 (Nomenclature and location of meridian points)
- Korean anatomical terms and point names: KMCRIC Standard Acupoint DB (Korea)
- Classification source: Zhenjiu Jiayi Jing (Huangfu Mi), vol. 3
- Traditional use cross-check: AcuAtlas dataset (CC BY 4.0)
- 3D: computed on Z-Anatomy (CC BY-SA 4.0) · BodyParts3D © DBCLS
Positions computed from the WHO standard locations (2008) on Z-Anatomy (CC BY-SA 4.0) · BodyParts3D © DBCLS. For reference only — not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment. See a clinician if you are unwell.