ST36 · Stomach meridian
Zusanli 足三里 · Zúsānlǐ
Legs & feet
The timed session needs a free sign-in.
Standard location
On the front of the lower leg, 3 cun below the outer knee hollow, one finger-width outside the shin bone.
How to find it
- 1Sit with your knee bent and find the hollow below the kneecap on the outer side.
- 2Measure four finger-widths down, then one finger-width out from the edge of the shin bone.
Technique
Press with your thumb for 2–3 minutes per leg until you feel a dull ache.
Traditionally used for
- Poor appetite and indigestion
- Low energy
- A classic point for everyday wellbeing
Cautions
- Aim for a mild, dull ache — it should never hurt.
Used in these routines
General wellness education — not a substitute for a doctor or registered Chinese medicine practitioner.