Acupoint · ST37
Upper Great Hollow ST37
shang ju xu
Location
On the antero-lateral lower leg, 6 cun below ST35, one middle-finger-breadth lateral to the anterior tibial border.
Point-taking cue
Upper Great Hollow: the large hollow on the upper shank.
Meridian
Stomach Meridian · Lower leg · Earth
Point categories
Lower He-sea point
Indications
Borborygmus and abdominal pain, diarrhoea, weakness and numbness of the leg
Actions
As a lower he-sea point, said to address disorders of the fu organs
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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