ST-34 - Ridge Mound

梁丘 - Liáng qiū

Point Region: Leg/Thigh

ST

Stomach Meridian

足阳明胃经 - Zú Yángmíng Wèi Jīng

ST-34 Liangqiu, meaning 'Ridge Mound,' is the 'Xi-Cleft' point. Located on the thigh, it is a master point for treating acute stomach pain and swelling. Its name, 'Ridge Mound,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.

Think of Liangqiu as a point that helps to 'flatten the mound' of pain in your stomach. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a stomach ache, indigestion, and a feeling of 'stuckness' in the abdomen. By treating acute stomach pain and swelling, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.

By treating acute stomach pain and swelling, ST-34 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: Located on the anterior thigh, in the groove between the rectus femoris and vastus lateralis muscles.

How to Locate:

  1. Sit with your leg relaxed
  2. Find the groove between the two main muscles on the front of your thigh
  3. Locate the point about 2 inches above your kneecap
  4. The point is in this depression between the front thigh muscles
Location illustration for Located on the anterior thigh, in the groove between the rectus femoris and vastus lateralis muscles.

Primary Functions

Digestive System

  • Treats acute stomach pain and gastritis
  • Relieves stomach cramps and spasms
  • Reduces stomach inflammation and irritation
  • Treats acute digestive disorders

Musculoskeletal System

  • Treats knee pain and inflammation
  • Relieves quadriceps muscle tension
  • Improves knee joint function and mobility

Nervous System

  • Treats nerve pain in thigh and knee
  • Relieves muscle spasms and tension

Emotional & Mental

  • Reduces acute anxiety and stress
  • Calms emotional upset affecting stomach

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Acute knee pain
  • Gastric pain
  • Difficulty bending joints
  • Cold-type arthritis
  • Knee stiffness
  • Stomach pain
  • Joint inflammation
  • Muscle pain

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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ST-34 Protocols

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Important Precautions

  • Recent knee surgery
  • Acute gastric bleeding
  • Severe knee injury