Location acupuncture point St 39
Location:
1 transverse finger below St 38.
Lower Big Emptiness — Tiáo Kŏu
This point is used in acupuncture as a particularly effective point for strengthening the small intestine.
Application: 
30 seconds 
vigorous
30 seconds 
vigorous
Name:
- 条口 (tiáo kŏu)
- St 39
- Untere große Leere
Helps with:
Small intestine strengthening, Fascialis paresis, stomach harmonizing
Properties of the acupuncture point
Meridian:
Stomach
Element:
Earth
Assignment:
Yang 
Organ time:
7 to 9 o'clock
Category:
Classical acupuncture point
Effect from the point of view of TCM:
- Satisfies pain
- Eliminates moisture heat
- Represents wind
- Promotes the function of the stomach and organs
Contraindication:
None
None
The acupuncture point St 39 is very helpful when it comes to complaints of the small intestine.
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 39 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 0.3 to 2 cun. Moxibustion is possible.
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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