ST36ST
Zusanli
Leg Three Miles
足三里
Where it is
Chart of the classical path. Tap a point to open its card. It does not replace palpation.
3 cun distal to Dubi, un digit lateral to la cresta tibial
Study themes
- digestion
- vitality
- knee
Traditional educational themes: digestion, vitality, knee. TCM/Shiatsu study framework; not a clinical indication.
In traditional study
Traditionally associated with the Stomach channel within TCM/Shiatsu educational frameworks. Study themes: digestion, vitality, knee. Not medical advice.
Point families
How it is worked
- Acupuncture
- Moxibustion
- Shiatsu Pressure
- Tuina
Origins, lineages and aliases
Origins
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Nomenclature
- Huangdi Neijing
Lineages
- Classical TCM
- Modern TCM / TCM colleges
Also known as
ST36 · Zusanli · ST 36 · 足三里
Study
Zusanli (ST36) is a study anchor on the leg: three cun below the knee, lateral to the tibia. On Meridiania you use it to memorize the Stomach channel, Earth and calm location practice — not a clinical protocol.
- How do I study ST36 on Meridiania?
- Open the sheet, locate it in the 3D atlas, review Stomach meridian and he-sea family, then quiz or flashcards. Educational study.
- Is ST36 the same as E36?
- Yes — E36 is the Spanish-style code; ST36 is the WHO form. Same Meridiania sheet.
Study reference within traditional Shiatsu/TCM frameworks. Does not diagnose or treat.
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Keep exploring
- StomachThis point belongs to the meridian channel in traditional TCM mapping.
- earthIn Five Element theory, this meridian is associated with this element.
- ST35 · DubiEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- ST37 · ShangjuxuEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- ST34 · LiangqiuEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- Digestive discomfortRelated educational symptom theme.
- Nausea (study)Related educational symptom theme.
- Try a quizContinue learning with a short practice.