Stomach 37

Stomach
Written By Elizabeth Fuqua

ST 37 / Shangjuxu / Upper Great Void

POINT LOCATION

6 cun below ST 35, one finger width lateral from the anterior border of the tibia.

 

Associations

  • Lower He-Sea Point of the Large Intestine Channel
    • Can consider ST 37 a LI point

 

    INDICATIONS / CONDITIONS TREATED

    • Abdominal pain and distention

    • Constipation

    • Diarrhea

    • Dysentery

    • Borborygmus

    • Enteritis 

    • Asthma

    • Post-stroke paralysis

    • Local pain, numbness, motion restriction of the lower leg

     

    TCM ACTIONS

    • Regulates ST, SP & Intestines
    • Clears Damp-Heat
    • Opens the channel
    • Alleviates pain

     

    TCM PATTERNS TREATED

    • Stomach Fire
    • Stomach Food Stagnation
    • Blood Stagnation
    • Spleen Blood Deficiency
    Elizabeth Fuqua

    South Of Belmar provides Squarespace website design, strategy, and training for small businesses, nonprofit, and individuals.

    http://www.southofbelmar.com
    Previous

    Stomach 38
    Next

    Stomach 36