Acupoint · ST38
Ribbon Opening ST38
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Location
On the antero-lateral lower leg, 8 cun below ST35, one middle-finger-breadth lateral to the anterior tibial border.
Point-taking cue
Ribbon Opening: the long ribbon-shaped groove of the shin.
Meridian
Stomach Meridian · Lower leg · Earth
Indications
Weakness and numbness of the leg, pain of the shoulder and arm, epigastric and abdominal pain
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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