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ST-36

Energy & Immunity Boost

足三里 · Zu San Li
Literal translation: "Three Mile of the Foot"

The most famous longevity point in TCM. The He sea point of the stomach meridian, the master point for digestive support, and the foundational tonifying point for qi and blood.

Zu San Li · Yang Earth signature on the Stomach meridian

Location

Four finger widths below the kneecap and one finger width lateral to the shinbone.

Energetic Significance

The most famous longevity point in TCM. The He sea point of the stomach meridian, the master point for digestive support, and the foundational tonifying point for qi and blood.

Primary Uses

Digestive weakness, fatigue, low immunity, weakness in the lower limbs, abdominal pain, general qi tonification, longevity practice.

Self Care Application (Acupressure)

Apply firm pressure for two to three minutes on each side daily. Moxibustion at this point is one of the most widely taught self care practices in TCM.

CONNECT THIS TO YOUR ENERGY CHART

Will ST-36 Three Mile of the Foot (Stomach acupoint) actually work for you?

ST-36 Three Mile of the Foot (Stomach acupoint) carries a Earth signature, the element associated with chronic fatigue, worry loops, digestive weakness, work burnout. But whether your specific pattern needs more Earth support or whether Earth is already excess in you is the difference between this approach helping or hurting. Your free Energy Chart reveals which of the Five Elements run strong, weak, or out of balance in you, the foundation for selecting the TCM and wellness practices that actually fit your stamina and grounded support pattern across past, present, and future.

⏳ TIME AXIS · PAST · PRESENT · FUTURE
Your chart shows recurring exhaustion patterns as a multi decade signature. The Yin Yang Five Element framework reveals which past patterns will persist, which are about to shift, and which future cycles support or challenge you.
🌐 LIFE DOMAINS · LOVE · CAREER · HEALTH
Earth is the element most directly tied to health. Your domain reading shows how this element plays out in your specific year ahead.
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