Name: Zusanli (ST 36)

This is a very well known Acupressure Point for:

Activates the channel and alleviates pain Supports the correct Qi and fosters the original Qi
Promote Qi and nourishes blood and Yin
Clears fire and calms the spirit
Revives the Yang and restores consciousness Harmonizes the Stomach
Fortifies the Spleen and resolves dampness

Location: Four finger widths below the kneecap toward the outside of the shinbone.

Benefits: Strengthens the whole body to prevent as well as relieve allergies. long life point, balancing point, to boost up energy, knee pain, gastric pain, vomiting, abdominal distention, diarrhea, Constipation, dizziness, mental fog, mental disorders, Schizophrenia, arterial sclerosis, poor digestion especially of proteins and carbohydrates, Diabetes, breast abscess, mastitis, pain and swelling in the breast, side effects of radiation and chemotherapy. Strengthens and tones the muscles and improves the condition of the skin throughout the entire body.

To activate your body’s self-healing power, first locate of the acupressure points that you need to work on for your specific needs. Apply firm pressure is the most fundamental technique. Use thumbs, fingers, palms, the side of the hand, or knuckles to apply steady, stationary pressure to the point for 1-2 minutes.

A general guideline to follow is that the pressure should be firm enough so that it hurts a little. The more developed the muscles are, the more pressure you should apply. If you feel extreme sensitivity or pain, gradually decrease the pressure until you find a balance between pain and pleasure. Do not continue to press a point that is excruciatingly painful.