ST-32 - Crouching Rabbit
伏兔 - Fú tù
Point Region: Leg/Thigh
ST-32 Futu, meaning 'Crouching Rabbit,' is a point that invigorates blood and eases thigh tension. Located on the thigh, it is a key point for addressing a wide range of issues that are caused by 'blood' stagnation or excess heat in the leg. Its name, 'Crouching Rabbit,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.
Think of Futu as a point that helps to 'awaken the crouching rabbit' within you. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a tight thigh, a sore leg, and a feeling of 'stuckness' in the leg. By invigorating blood and easing thigh tension, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.
By invigorating blood and easing thigh tension, ST-32 helps to restore a sense of balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a well-regulated and harmonious body.
Location & How to Find
Anatomical Location: In the depression between the rectus femoris and vastus lateralis muscles.
How to Locate:
- Sit with your leg relaxed
- Find the groove between the two main muscles on the front of your thigh
- This is about 6 inches above your kneecap
- The point is in this natural depression between muscles
Primary Functions
Musculoskeletal System
- Treats thigh muscle weakness and atrophy
- Relieves quadriceps tension and pain
- Improves leg strength and function
- Treats muscle cramps and spasms in thigh
Nervous System
- Treats numbness and tingling in thigh
- Relieves nerve pain and sciatica
- Improves nerve conduction in leg
Circulatory System
- Improves blood circulation in thigh
- Reduces swelling and inflammation in leg
Digestive System
- Harmonizes stomach qi affecting leg function
- Supports overall energy for physical activity
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Hives
- Leg pain
- Leg numbness
- Cold knees
- Muscle spasms
- Thigh pain
- Skin problems
- Leg weakness
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
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ST-32 Protocols
N/A
Important Precautions
- Recent thigh surgery
- Severe muscle injury
- Acute leg fracture