ST34

Liangqiu

Star

梁丘 (Liángqiū) — Beam Mound

Stomach channel · point 34

Xi-Cleft point

Location

On the anterior thigh, on the line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine and the lateral border of the patella, 2 cun above the upper border of the patella.

Needling

Depth: 1.0–1.5 cun
Angle: Perpendicular

Functions

  • Relieves acute epigastric pain
  • Benefits the knee and activates the channel
  • Benefits the breast

Indications

Acute stomach painknee pain and swellingmastitisnumbness and motor impairment of the leg

Clinical Notes

The Xi-Cleft of the Stomach and therefore the point of choice for acute gastric pain — often more effective than local abdominal needling in an acute attack.

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