ST 38 ST38 Ribbon Opening Tiaokou 條口 stomach 38 Stomach 38 st38
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ST 38 ST38
ST 38 ST38

ST 38 Ribbon Opening - Tiaokou - 條口

ST 38 Point Location

Location

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

Actions

  • Empirical point for shoulder issues - pain, motor control, adhesive capsulitis or "frozen shoulder." 
  • Local point for lower leg issues - pain, atrophy, numbness.
Relationships
Nearby Points (3)
Related TCM Patterns (1)
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