Zu San Li (ST36)

Zu San LiST36🧭 Meridian: 足阳明胃经

📍 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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