ST-36 (energy boost, improve digestion)

Zu San Li, “Leg Three Miles”, is on the outside of the shin, just a few inches below the knee. Slide your fingertip up the outside edge of the tibia (shinbone) until you fall into a hole. It’s a large point, so trust your instincts. St-36 is deep: Press firmly!

ST-36: Zu San Li will give you wings!

St-36 builds energy in the body: After activating it, you supposedly “can walk another three miles.” I find it useful for treating chronic fatigue or for when you need a temporary boost on a rough day. Since it’s on the Stomach channel, it also helps aid poor digestion and boost growth hormones. It also helps generally nourish the body, so it's good for healing, and I use it in my cosmetic acupuncture treatments.

It nourishes your Yin and activates your Yang. St-36 is the Ruler of the Abdomen, so it’s good for many digestive complaints. Use it to treat indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, gas, malabsorption, etc. Note: Stimulation can increase stomach acid, so it’s great for an overfull belly, but bad for ulcers or heartburn due to too much stomach acid (but great if you're not making enough!