ST-36, Zú Sān Lǐ, 足 三 里, Leg Three Miles
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| Categories |
| Stomach He-Sea • Lower He-Sea Point • Command Point of Abdomen • Heavenly Star Point • Sea of Water and Grain Point • Horary Point |
| Location |
| Below the knee • 3 cun inferior to ST-35 • One finger breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia. 16 cun between the malleolus prominence (ankle) and the lower border of the patella |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular Depth: 1 to 1.5 cun |
| Description: Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun |
| Caution: |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| LOWER HE-SEA POINT of the STOMACH: 1) Diseases of the Fu organ. MOST IMPORTANT FOR TREATING STOMACH DISORDERS: It’s the point to end all points. It both reduces and tonifies. It goes to the top and down to the bottom. If a patient leaves without this point being needled, you need to explain why because it does so many things. It’s on the meridian that has the most Qi and blood. 2) BEST POINT ON THE BODY FOR HARMONIZING ST and TONIFYING SP and is used for every kind of ST or SP problems. 3) Stomach Qi rebellion - hiccups, belching, nausea, vomiting, morning sickness. 4) Spleen Qi deficiency - a) Transform food: digestive problems, gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation • Qi Deficiency • Blood deficiency b) Transform Water: Dampness - heaviness in extremities, fatigue • Phlegm retention - chronic cough, phlegm, nodules, vertigo, reduced concentration, depression |
| Energetics 2 |
| COMMAND POINT: for disorders of the abdomen (SP, ST) |
| Energetics 3 |
| STRENGTHEN IMMUNE SYSTEM: for all kinds of deficiencies (LI-10 and ST36 - see their names. LI-10 is a mirror of ST36 on immunity) • ALL KINDS OF DEFICIENCIES - Qi deficiency, HT Blood deficiency, KI Yang deficiency, etc. People often use scarring moxa on ST36 to strengthen the SP and ST. |
| Energetics 4 |
| BEST POINT FOR PARALYSIS, LEG PAIN, MUSCLE ATROPHY • BACK PAIN: pain makes patient feel dizzy when turning around [GM] |
| Energetics 5 |
| DESCENDS QI - acid reflux, hypertension, hypotension. Good for guiding heat down from head area while ST39 helps prevent stroke and guide down Qi and blood pressure • RESCUE YANG QI - claps of Yang - cold sweat, fainting, pale complexion • CALM “SHEN” psycho-emotional disorders. Too Yang (anxiety, mania) Blood deficiency (disturbed sleep, poor memory, insomnia • Transform phlegm - depression, insomnia • Connects Du channel to help balance yang Qi |
| Energetics 6 |
| THREADING: ST36 to ST37 (Patient supine or sitting on chair; puncture obliquely at about 45 degree angle; indicated for chronic or acute gastritis, hypertension, toothache, low appetite, dysmenorrhea) • ST36 to ST39 (Patient supine or sitting on chair; puncture obliquely with about 15 degree angle; indicated for mastitis, lower limb pain, numbness and weakness [Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. PowerPoint] |
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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