Zusanli(ST36) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Yangming Stomach Meridian of Foot. It is the He-Sea Point and main point for strengening the body and initiating hygiene.
Zu, lower limbs; san, three; li, taken as cun in ancient times. The point is 3 cun below the knee.
3 cun below Dubi, one finger-breadth from the anterior crest of the tibia.
2. Used to treat cough, asthma, etc.
3. Used to lower or raise blood pressure.
4. Used to treat fainting and insomnia.
5. Main point for strengthening the body's resistance and restoring vital energy.
6. Treat diseases of the head, face and five sense organs, often used with Hegu point.
7. Main point for paralysis of the lower extremities.
[Acupoint Xinshu]at 1.5cun below the spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra in the back.
Xinshu(BL15) is the place where the Qi of the heart infuses into the back.
Meaning: Xin: Heart Shu:point
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra.
1. Calm spirit and heart, clear heat from heart (Nourish the heart).
2. Regulate blood and qi of the heart.
1. Calm and nourish the Heart and bring happiness to sad people.
2. Main point for cardiac diseases, such as cardiac pain, palpitation, insomnia, forgetfulness, epilepsy.
3. Cough, hematemesis.
4. Nocturnal emission, night sweats.
[Acupoint Shenshu] at 1.5cun below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra.
Shenshu(BL23) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyang Bladder Meridian of Foot.
Shen, kidney; shu, point. This point is where the Qi of kidney is infused into the back.
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 2th lumbar vertebra.
1.Main point for disorders in urinary system: frequently micturation, pain in urination, urgent micturation, retention, diguria, edema, etc.
2.Main point for diseases in genital system: impotence, spermatorrhea, irregular menstruation, etc.
3.Tinnitus, deafness.
4.Chronic lumbago.
