Biguan ST31
Stomach Meridian (Foot Yangming)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | ST31 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Stomach Meridian (Foot Yangming) |
| Location | On the anterior aspect of the thigh, on the line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine and the lateral end of the base of the patella, at the groin |
Traditionally recorded associations
thigh painmuscle atrophymotor impairmentlower limb painnumbness of the lower limbs
Traditional application notes
| Technique | Pinch, knead, and press with the thumb |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2-3 minutes |
| Direction | From bottom to top (centripetal direction) |
| Force | Moderate to heavy |
| Tips | Use the thumb to pinch, lift, press, and knead the areas of the thigh where the muscle is thick.; It can be combined with tapping to dredge the Channels / Meridians.; The force should be such that a soreness and distention sensation is produced. |
| Technique | Mild moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10-15 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | For moxibustion on areas of the thigh where the muscle is thick, the time can be appropriately extended.; The degree should be that local warmth penetrates. |
Frequently asked
Where is it located?
3 cun below ST35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior tibial crest, per WHO standard.
Can I press it myself?
This site is an educational reference. Apply under a licensed practitioner; do not self-needle.
Sources & references
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations (2008) - who.int
- NCCIH - Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know - nccih.nih.gov