Zu San Li (ST36)
📍 Location
On the leg, 3 cun below the patella, one finger-breadth lateral to the edge of the tibia (the anterior shin bone).
🏥 Indications
General tonification of the body, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, chronic fatigue, weak immunity, knee pain.
🖐️ Stimulation method
Perpendicular needling 1-2 cun. Daily massage for 5 minutes. Moxibustion is very beneficial for tonifying qi.
⚠️ Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with acute excess heat. Use with caution in diabetic patients (diabetic foot).
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