Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) both center on the idea that certain places on the body may affect one’s health in different ways. Stomach 36 (ST36), often called the “Point of Endurance” or “Zusanli” in Chinese, is a very important point among them.
Among its many lauded medicinal uses is ST36, which is situated on the leg. Learn more about Stomach 36—its location, stimulation methods, and potential physiological effects—in this in-depth essay.
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Exploring Stomach 36: Where It Is and Why It Matters
Approximately four finger-widths below the kneecap and one finger-width lateral (towards the outside) from the tibia (shinbone) is where you may find stomach 36 of the lower leg. Connected to the Stomach Meridian—a vast network of energy channels in Traditional Chinese Medicine—this is one of the most important acupuncture sites on the body.
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