Acupoint · ST34
Beam Hill ST34
liang qiu
Location
On the front of the thigh, on the same line, 2 cun above the patella base.
Point-taking cue
Beam Hill: a small rise on the thigh's beam.
Meridian
Stomach Meridian · Thigh · Earth
Point categories
Xi-cleft point
Indications
Acute stomach pain; swelling and pain of the knee
Actions
As a xi-cleft point, said to govern acute conditions
Self-care
Gently knead the point with a fingertip for 2–3 min until mild soreness; or apply gentle moxibustion for 10–15 min
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