ST 36 ST36 Leg Three Li Zusanli 足三里 stomach 36 Stomach 36st36
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ST 36ST36
ST 36ST36

ST 36 Leg Three Li - Zusanli - 足三里

ST 36 Point Location

Location

3 cun below ST 35, one finger width lateral from the anterior border of the tibia.

Associations

Actions

  • Tonify deficient Qi a/or Blood.
  • Tonify Wei Qi and Qi overall - low immunity, chronic illness, poor digestion, general weakness, particularly with moxibustion, very important acupuncture point for building and maintaining overall health.
  • All issues involving the Stomach a/or the Spleen - abdominal/epigastric pain, borborygmus, bloating, nausea, vomiting, GERD, hiccups, diarrhea, constipation, etc.
  • Clear disorders along the course of the channel - breast problems, lower leg pain.
  • Earth as the mother of Metal - will support Lung function in cases of asthma, wheezing, dyspnea.
  • Psychological/Emotional disorders - PMS, depression, nervousness, insomnia.
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