ST-35 - Calf's Nose

犊鼻 - Dú bì

Point Region: Knee

ST

Stomach Meridian

足阳明胃经 - Zú Yángmíng Wèi Jīng

ST-35 Dubi, or 'Calf's Nose,' is a point that benefits the knee and relieves swelling and stiffness. Located on the knee, it is a key point for addressing a wide range of issues that are caused by stagnation or excess heat in the knee. Its name, 'Calf's Nose,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.

Think of Dubi as a point that helps to 'clear the nose' of your knee. It's invaluable for addressing issues like knee pain, a feeling of 'stuckness' in the knee, and a restless spirit. By benefiting the knee and relieving swelling and stiffness, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.

By benefiting the knee and relieving swelling and stiffness, ST-35 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 just below the patella, in the hollow formed when the knee is bent, lateral to the patellar tendon.

How to Locate:

  1. Bend your knee slightly
  2. Find the hollow that forms just below your kneecap
  3. This is on the outer side of your knee tendon
  4. The point is in this natural depression below the kneecap
Location illustration for Located just below the patella, in the hollow formed when the knee is bent, lateral to the patellar tendon.

Primary Functions

Musculoskeletal System

  • Treats knee pain and arthritis
  • Relieves knee joint stiffness and inflammation
  • Improves knee mobility and function
  • Treats knee swelling and fluid accumulation

Circulatory System

  • Improves circulation around knee joint
  • Reduces swelling and inflammation in knee

Nervous System

  • Treats nerve pain and numbness around knee
  • Relieves knee-related nerve irritation

Digestive System

  • Harmonizes stomach qi affecting knee function
  • Supports overall energy for mobility

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Arthritis
  • Kneecap pain
  • Difficulty kneeling
  • Knee swelling
  • Knee stiffness
  • Joint pain
  • Leg weakness
  • Knee inflammation

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

Knee Pain

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ST-35 Protocols

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Important Precautions

  • Recent knee surgery
  • Severe knee injury
  • Acute knee infection