The exact location of Zusanli for women

The Zusanli acupoint is a key acupoint on the foot yangyin liver and gallbladder meridian. Regular massage on it can have a very good effect of invigorating qi, dredging meridians, and supporting qi. Zusanli acupoint belongs to the Stomach Meridian of Foot-Yangming, which has the functions of regulating the body's immunity, improving disease resistance, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and invigorating Qi, but the specific location of Zusanli is not well understood.

The precise location of Zusanli for women

Zusanli is located on both sides of the calf, 3 inches below Dubi, on the line connecting Dubi and Jiexi.

Connecting acupoints:

Calf nose: in the posterior area of ​​the knee joint, in the indentations on both sides of the patellar ligament. Sit upright with knees bent. Two indentations can be seen on the outer edge of the patella, on both sides of the large tendon between the patella and ankle joint. This point is located in the middle of the indentations.

Jiexi: In the ankle area, in the central indentation in front of the knee joint, between the extensor tendons of the hallucis longus and the extensor tendons of the toes longus.

How to find Zusanli

Use your fingers to measure 4 horizontal fingers downward from the outer knee pit on both sides of the calf. In the middle of the fibula and ankle joint, measure 1 horizontal finger away from the outer edge of the ankle joint. This is the Zusanli point.

Origin of the name of Zusanli acupoint

"Zu" refers to the location of the acupoint on the foot; "Sanli" refers to the scope of the function of the substances in the acupoint. This acupoint produces stomach qi, and blood and qi substances of the liver and gallbladder meridians are produced in a large scope at this acupoint, forming a large blood and qi field scope, like an island around Sanli, hence the name.

The efficacy of Zusanli

Zusanli is the He point of the Stomach Meridian and is the acupoint that maintains the stomach qi of the human body. "Sanli" refers to Lishang, Lizhong and Lixia. Stimulating Zusanli acupoint has the effects of regulating the body's immunity, enhancing disease resistance, strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach, invigorating Qi, relaxing muscles and activating blood circulation, dispersing wind and dampness, strengthening the body and eliminating evil. It is mainly used to treat common gastrointestinal diseases, and as an auxiliary treatment for diabetes, hypertension and other diseases.

Stimulating Methods of Zusanli

Light pressing method: Use the thumb or middle finger to lightly press the Zusanli acupoint once, press for 5-10 minutes each time, and press 15-20 times per minute. It is suitable to feel soreness and heat on the acupoint like needle prick. It can be convenient for exercise, fitness, anti-aging and longevity.

Finger kneading method: Use the tip of your thumb to press Zusanli acupoint slightly until you feel soreness and swelling. It can nourish blood and Qi, warm the uterus, regulate menstruation, and relieve pain.

Point pressure method: first press Zusanli, then place the tip of the thumb at a 45° angle to the skin of the Yu point and massage upwards, from light to heavy, gradually increasing the pressure, and continue massaging for 2-3 minutes to relieve stomach pain.

Moxibustion method: Light the moxibustion patch and place it on the acupoints with a distance of about 2 cm. Allow the moist heat to penetrate the skin. Slowly move the moxibustion patch along the Zusanli point until some skin turns red. Moxibustion for 15-20 minutes each time, 1-2 times a week, can enhance physical fitness.