Zusanli (ST 36)

Point Heand xia he point of the stomach, point which treats the viscera directly.

Location of Zusanli

3 cents Dubi and 1 finger width outside the tibial crest, we have Zusanli.
I cover my knee with the palm of my hand on the same side, my ring finger is on Zusanli.

Therapeutic functions and clinical indications

• Point earth of the stomach which is earth, therefore absolute point to treat spleen and stomach, whatever the syndrome;
• If I extrapolate, spleen and stomach, it is the middle burner, production of qi and blood so if deficiency of qi or blood, I think of Zusanli.