Location acupuncture point St 36
Location:
4 transverse fingers (3 cun) below the lower edge of the patella (kneecap) on the tibialis muscle. The easiest way to find the point is to place the palm of the hand on the kneecap and then spread the fingers. Where the ring finger comes to rest on the outside of the tibia is the acupuncture point you are looking for. St 36 localized.
Three Miles of the Foot — Zú Sān Lĭ
This acupuncture point is a prominent point in TCM because it strengthens the post-heaven qi. What is meant by this is that it strengthens the stomach and spleen. So those organs that are responsible for our energy absorption through food.
St 36 is a general toning point for the whole body, but also for the psyche, and is used for all symptoms of fatigue, lassitude and weakness. It is also called "Divine Equanimity", which is supposed to indicate its effect on the psyche. It is effective against irritability as well as melancholy, stage fright and shyness. In addition, it also has positive effects on hormonal balance and blood pressure.
Together with Sp 06, Lv 03 and LI 04 it is one of the most famous and widely used points in Chinese medicine.
Application: 
45 seconds 
vigorous
45 seconds 
vigorous
Name:
- 足三里 (zú sān lĭ)
- St 36
- Drei Meilen des Fußes
Helps with:
Allergy chronic, Loss of appetite, Ascending Stomach Qi, Abdominal pain, Flatulence, Blood pressure low, Hypertension, Bronchitis, Cholesterol, Chronic fatigue 1, Chronic fatigue 2, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Diabetes, Circulatory disorder, Diarrhea, Emotional harmonization, Energy buildup 1, Energy buildup 2, Cold, Gastritis, Cough — weak & powerless, Strengthen immune system 1, Strengthen immune system 2, Knee pain, Headache chronic, Headache in the forehead area, stomach harmonizing, Stomach complaints, Menopause, Migraine, Food intolerance, Emotional harmonization points, Reflux, Insomnia, Pain, Heartburn, Stress 1, Reduce stress, Overweight / Lose weight
Properties of the acupuncture point
Meridian:
Stomach
Element:
Earth
Assignment:
Yang 
Organ time:
7 to 9 o'clock
Category:
Classical acupuncture point
Master point
Master point
Effect from the point of view of TCM:
- Strengthens qi and blood
- Supports stomach and spleen
- Strengthens and vitalizes the body in general
- Repels wind and moisture
Contraindication:
Pregnancy
Pregnancy
The acupuncture point St 36 is for me the most important point when it comes to finding one's center again and getting in touch with one's personal power.
Application:
AcuPen:
This acupuncture point is pressed with the tip of the AkuPen for 30 to 45 seconds, or simply until the pain stimulus dissipates.
Alternatively, you can press this point with the round end.
Acupressure:
The acupuncture point St 36 is pressed with the middle finger for 30 to 45 seconds.
Acupressure can be repeated several times a day (2 to 3 times) in case of acute problems.
Acupuncture technique:
The point is needled vertically, with a depth of 0.5 to 2 cun. Moxibustion is possible.
Video explanation of how to find the acupuncture point St 36
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Meridian: Stomach
The stomach, together with the spleen and pancreas, forms the element EARTH. This is a very central element as it provides most of our postnatal energy. We get about 60 % of our daily energy from the food...Learn more now >
Features: Earth element
- Late summer
- Sweet
- Center
- Mouth
- Concern
- Compassion
- Spleen
- Stomach