Stomach 37
Acupressure Point ST37
Apply the Earth Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate points on the Stomach Channel. ST 37 acupressure point on the Foot Yangming channel is a very important point for bowel movement problems or any issues of the colon. It can be used in a similar manner to acupressure point Stomach 36; however, for most applications Stomach 36 is preferred. Therefore, ST 37 is mainly used for problems in the Large Intestine such as constipation, IBS, Crohn’s Disease, and so on as it has a stronger effect on the Large Intestine than Stomach 36.
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Location of Acupressure Point ST 37
3 Cun below acupressure point Stomach 36, in the muscle tibialis anterior just lateral to the tibia. Or 6 Cun below the tibio femoral joint line which equals two hand widths below the kneecap. Apply the Earth Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Stomach 37 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.
Health Conditions Treated with Acupressure Point Combinations Using ST 37
Digestive Problems
Constipation with stick bowel movements that are difficult to expel:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 37
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 40
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 9
Burning, possibly explosive diarrhea possibly due to dysentery or food poisoning:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 37
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 44
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 9
Bowel movements with blood in the stool due to Large Intestine Heat:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 37
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 44
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
Contact your local healthcare provider to rule out bowel cancer
Diarrhea containing undigested food:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 37
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 3
Acute diarrhea due to exposure to cold in the winter:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 37
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 3
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Kidney 3
Gum Infection
Swelling of the face due to gum infection:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 37
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 44
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 36
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
Leg Numbness
Leg Qi constrictions causing numbness and loss of feeling of the lower limb on the outside edge of the tibia down to the second toe:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 37
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 44
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 36
Pain
Painful Obstruction of the lower limb:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick acupressure point Stomach 37 and acupressure point Stomach 44 and apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Stomach 36
Sharp pain of the bone marrow that improves with the application of heat:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick acupressure point Stomach 37 and acupressure point Stomach 44 and apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Stomach 36
Muscle spasms and contractions of the lower leg with sharp pain down the front of the lateral side of the shin possibly to the second toe:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick acupressure point Stomach 37 and acupressure point Stomach 44 and apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Stomach 36
Pain and weakness of the lower leg with inability to stand for long due to exhaustion:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick acupressure point Stomach 37 and acupressure point Stomach 44 and apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Stomach 36
Eating Disorders
Anorexia or bulimia apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick acupressure point Stomach 37 and apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 3
Urination Difficulties
Retention of urine with difficulty eliminating, apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick acupressure point Stomach 37 and apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Kidney 3, 4
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of Acupressure Point ST 37
- Regulates the Large Intestines
- Regulates the Stomach
- Dispels Damp Heat in the Large Intestine
- Dispels Retention of Food Stagnation in the Stomach
- Transforms Stagnation in the Large Intestine
- Regulates the Spleen and Stomach
- Activates the channel and alleviates pain
Other Name(s) of Acupuncture Point Stomach 37
- Upper Great Void
- Upper Great Emptiness
- Upper Great Hollow
- Upper Ridge of the Leg
- Shangjuxu
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of Acupressure Point Stomach 37
- Lower He-Sea point of the Large Intestine
- Point of the Sea of Blood
- One of the "59 piercings" for clearing Heat in Su Wen Ch. 61
- Four Sea Point of Blood in the lower body
Cautions: Do not use acupressure as self-care when pregnant without the guidance of a licensed acupuncturist. Always discuss new treatment modalities with your local health care professional.
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