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We continue with the series of articles on acupressure with the analysis of another meridian and its points: The Stomach Meridian - Zu Yang Ming
Before reading this article it would be advisable to read the first article about it where there are the basics for how to do the treatments. Acupressure: Meridians, treatments and expedients
Stomach Meridian - Zu Yang Ming
Function: The stomach handles the first stage of processing food and liquids when they are ingested. Together with the spleen, it is responsible for the production and diffusion of the post-natal Jing linked to nourishment. Its purpose is to transform the ingested food into nutritious Qi (Gu Qi) to then be collected by the spleen to be transported to the Heart.
This digestive process is possible thanks to the organic maceration carried out by the strong humidity present in the stomach. This is why it is said that the stomach loves moisture while the spleen loves dryness. The direction taken by the stomach meridian is to run downwards. If this function does not occur, there will be symptoms such as vomiting, continuous belching, hiccups. The Stomach Meridian deals with: Food intake - nourishment, esophagus, duodenum, ovaries, appetite, breastfeeding, fetility, rooting.
Emotions: Criticism, Contentment, Doubt
STOMACH | |
Associated Body | Spleen |
Color | Yellow |
Best Activity | 7 – 9 |
Correlation | Muscles, lips, mouth, saliva |
Function | Digestion, Energy Absorption |
Emotional aspects
The Stomach influences the psychological state; a condition of excess causes agitation and symptoms of mania, confusion, wheezing, and hyperactivity.
Highlights
ST1 – ST8 – Treatment of face and head ailments, such as toothaches, migraines, eye problems and sinusitis
ST21 – ST25 – ST29 – Points used to treat imbalances in the abdominal area, such as an upset stomach, constipation and diarrhoea.
ST36 – Treatment of numerous imbalances in the abdominal region and to strengthen the flow of blood and energy in the meridian
ST40 – Useful for regaining concentration and lucidity and for treating many abdominal ailments.
ST44 – Generic analgesic point, useful for toothache, migraine and discomfort in the abdominal region.
There are 45 points on the stomach meridian
St 1
Between the eyeball and the lower edge of the orbit, disperses the Wind and cures eye problems. Refreshes the heat of the eye.
St 2
1 cun below ST1 dispels the Wind, treating diseases of the eye, drains the canals and cures facial neuralgia.
Placed at the intersection of a vertical line passing from the line of the pupil with the horizontal line passing under the nasal wing, it treats facial neuralgia, facial and palpebral paresis.
St 4
In the center of the supraclavicular fossa, four cun from the anterior midline. Clears meridian blockages, cures hiccups, bronchial asthma, wheezing, dry cough
On the midclavicular line, below the lower edge of the clavicle treats acute, chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma
St 14
On the midclavicular line, at the height of the first intercostal space, removes meridian obstructions, treats acute and chronic bronchitis
St 15
Below St14, in the second intercostal space, treats – hypochondriac pain, chest pain, chest tightness
St 16
On the third intercostal space treats dyspnoea, dry cough, mastitis
St 17
In the center of the nipple is a point forbidden to treatment
St 18
In the fifth intercostal space, treats all breast pathologies.
St 19
6 cun above navel, treats cough, which relieves hiccups.
St 20
5 cun above umbilicus, Treats dyspnoea, bloating, gastroduodenal disease, vomiting, nausea and hiccups.
St 21
5 cun above transverse umbilical line
– Regulates Stomach functions
– Dispels food stasis
– Regulates IQ of the Mean Heater
– Treats vomiting, gastritis, gastralgia.
3 cun above the navel, strengthens the Spleen, harmonizes the Stomach, treats edema and promotes diuresis.
St 23
2 cun above navel, calms spirit, treats epigastric pain
St 24
Located 2 cun to the side of CV 9 is a point that calms the Spirit and scatters the Catarrhs.
St 25
1 cun above the navel, eliminates stasis by treating nausea and vomiting
St 26
1 cun below transverse umbilical line, cures cold diarrhea, and groin pains.
St 27
2 cun below renal umbilical line treats impotence and chronic low back pain, drains bowel,
St 28 S
3 cun below the umbilical line
– cures constipation urinary retention
– Painkiller
– Regulates Bottom Heater and Menstruation
St 29
1 cùn above the suprapubic line, and 2 cùn lateral to the anterior midline.
– Drains the stasis of Liver IQ
– Regulates menstruation
– Regulates the circulation of IQ and Blood.
St 30
On the suprapubic line, 2 cùn lateral to the median line. Drains the Liver, Nourishes the Kidney, Regulates menstruation and cures internal and external genital affections, treats impotence and sterility, inguinal hernia, abdominal distension.
St 31
In the upper thigh, in a depression on the lateral edge of the sartorius muscle; when the thigh is flexed, it lies just below the anterior superior iliac spine. treats rheumatic hip pain and lower back pain, knee pain and lower limb pain.
St 32
6 cùn above the lateral-superior border of the patella, on the line joining the anterior-superior iliac spine with the lateral border of the patella. Low back pain, knee pain, hip pain .
St 33
3 cùn above the superolateral border of the patella. reactivates the joint by treating knee pain and gonarthrosis.
2 cùn above the superolateral corner of the patella.
It harmonizes the stomach, regulates the energy and blood circulation, relieves swelling especially in the knee. Fibrocystic mastopathy, vomiting mastitis
St 35 D
with flexed knee, in a depression located lateral to the patellar tendon.
– Treats knee afflictions
– Reopens the channels
– Painkiller
St 36
3 cùn below the knee joint spacing and 1 cùn laterally to the tibial crest.
– Harmonizes intestinal functions
– Tones IQ and Blood
– Harmonizes Blood
– Drains channels
– Reactivates energy circulation
– Tones defensive, ancestral and nourishing energies
– Disperses cosmopathogenic energies
– Prevents diseases
– Tones lung IQ void
– Treats gynecological diseases
St 37
6 cùn below the joint spacing of the knee, and 1 cùn outside the tibial crest. Regulates the energy cycle and harmonizes the Stomach, treats diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain and swelling, treats appendix, tibial nerve injuries, limb paresis, lower limb pain
St 38
8 cùn below the joint spacing of the knee, and 1 cùn outside the tibial crest. relaxes the tendons, reactivates the energy-blood circulation, cures scapulohumeral periarthritis, relieves the corresponding upper limb
St 39
9 cùn below the joint spacing of the knee, and 1 cùn outside the tibial crest. disperses food stasis, frees the intestine, disperses stomach heat, curing acute pancreatitis
St 40
8 cùn below the joint spacing of the knee, and 2 cùn outside the tibial crest; on the vertical of the external malleolus. Chest pain, headache, dizziness, epilepsy
St 41
On the anterior bimalleolar line, between the tendon of the extensor digitorum longus muscle and that of the extensor hallucis longus muscle, tones the spleen, disperses moisture, refreshes the stomach, calms fear, cures headaches, vertigo, constipation, depressive syndrome
On the top of the dorsum of the foot, 1.5 cùn distal to the bimalleolar line between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsals and the cuneiform bone. Tones the Spleen, which harmonizes the Stomach curing gastralgia and anorexia, removes meridian obstructions, treats facial paresis
St 43 Xia
In a depression distal to the juncture of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsals. Regulates the functions of the Stomach and strengthens the splenic ones and promotes diuresis.
St 44
At the edge of the skin fold between the 2nd and 3rd toes, distal and lateral to the 2nd metatarsophalangeal joint. Promotes digestion, treats facial and abdominal pain, cures feverish illnesses, gingivitis, tonsillitis
St 45
Placed on the outer nail corner of the second toe, cures epistaxis, insomnia, febrile illnesses, manic depressive psychosis
STOMACH 36 FOR GENERAL HEALTH
Clinical experience has shown that the Stomach 36 acupuncture point is among the most important for maintaining optimal health. Stimulating this point at least once a week will produce important results.
Stomach 36 is the most widely used acupuncture point due to its powerful effects and wide range of applications. Among other things, it is the preferred treatment point for strengthening the immune system.
Acupuncture point: Stomach 36 (ST36)
Chinese name: Zu San Li
Meaning in English: Li leg three
Element: Earth
Location: Stomach 36 is located about four finger widths below the kneecap on the outside of the leg, in the depression between the tibia and the tibialis anterior muscle.
The Stomach 36 point is a lower He-sea point, where the Qi enters at a deeper level in the meridian to communicate with the corresponding organ (the stomach). It is also a Sea of Water and Grain point, known to have a strong effect on systems tied to it; the Stomach 36 point in fact has direct effects on appetite and digestion.
Also, it is the command point for the abdomen. Command points are known for the powerful and wide-ranging effects they have on the regions of the body associated with them; they are traditionally used to treat imbalances of any origin, both acute and chronic. The Stomach 36 point is therefore considered the strongest point along the Stomach meridian.
Stomach point 36 offers a variety of benefits that support a natural balance:
Invigorates the entire meridian
Relieves pain and swelling
Harmonizes the stomach
Regulate the spleen
It supports, regulates and strengthens Qi
It revives the Yang and nourishes the Yin at the same time
Since Earth is the mother of Metal in the five element theory, ST36 will slightly support lung function
From a biological point of view, the stomach is part of the digestive system that receives, decomposes and digests food by extracting nutrients and energy and extracts unusable waste products. The chemical breakdown of proteins, lipids and carbohydrates begins in the stomach, where the useful products are sent to the spleen to be converted into Qi and blood while the by-products are sent to the small intestine . Acupuncturists have traditionally used Stomach 36 to treat the following conditions: knee and leg pain, shin pain, abdominal pain and distension, allergies, asthma, chest pain, cough , digestive system, indigestion, vomiting, dizziness, fever, high blood pressure, seizures, reproductive system problems and general weakness.
The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a doctor or other qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have about a medical condition or health goals.
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