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
ST-34 acupressure point location: 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