ST-36 – Zusanli (足三里)
Leg Three Miles
Meridian: Stomach Meridian
Location
On the anterior lower leg, 3 cun below the knee, one fingerbreadth lateral from the anterior tibial crest
Needling technique
Depth: 1-2 cun (20-40 mm)
Direction: Perpendicular, sometimes towards the ankle
Indications
Fatigue, poor immunity, digestive disorders, general weakness, leg pain, edema, shock
Contraindications
Avoid in patients with deep vein thrombosis. Caution near the anterior tibial artery.