St 37 Shangjuxu

Location :

3 cun below Dubi (ST 36), one finger breadth from the anterior crest of the tibia.

Indications :

Abdominal pain, diarrhea, appendicitis, paralysis of lower extremities. Abdominal pain and distension, borborygmus, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, enteritiris, paralysis due to stroke, beriberi.

Method of puncturing :

Regulates the function of the Stomach and Intestines, eliminates damp-heat, dispels retention of food, calms asthma.

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Perpendicularly 1.0-1.5 inches