Stomach 36 -Leg Three Miles -An Acupuncture Point that empowers the virtues of grounding, centering , nourishment, and integration
All… most… there… I am so close… to …. finishing this post… just need… a… little more…energy… pressing…. Leg Three Miles…. Ahhhhhhhhh…
This is one of the most famous and commonly used acupuncture points. The name of this point reflects its use for accessing deep nourishment and energy when we are worn out and fatigued. “just 3 more miles. I can make it!”
This post was inspired by one of our Village Wellness Online community members who was looking for support for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and this is a wonderful point to use for that!
In the treatment room, I often use this point when my patient is having digestive issues, trouble learning or focusing, or feeling obsessive or overly worried. It is also one of the main points for generating Qi in the body, grounding us, and accessing deep nourishment. If a patient is feeling wiped out and very fatigued this is one of the best points to stimulate.
Spirit of the Acupuncture Points
Leg Three Miles - ST 36 足三里
He-Sea and Earth point of the Stomach (Earth) channel, Gao Wu Command point, Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star point, Point of the Sea of Water and Grain
Physical Level
all digestive issues
diarrhea and vomiting
IBS
dizziness, tinnitus
palpitations
throat pain
fatigue
Emotional/Mental
eases obsessive/compulsive issues
eases worry
brings grounding energy
empowers our center
Spirit Level:
This point is used as a powerful reminder of our connection to the Earth. It grounds us and centers us. Like a well-connected and strong diving board, this point provides a solid foundation for us to be able to launch into the higher realms on our journey to self-realization.
Location:
Below the knee, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.
How to activate this point:
Focus your attention on the point. Using your finger to slowly apply pressure to the point. Slowly increase your pressure on the point and add movement. Stimulate the point anywhere from 30 seconds to 3 minutes or until you are inspired to take a deep breath. You can do this as needed or try it daily for 1 week as an experiment.
Feel Amazing!
Love, Lance
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