The exact location of Zusanli is female. Zusanli (Zusanli) is one of the main acupoints of Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian, which is located outside the calf and 3 inches below the nose of the calf. Many friends especially like this acupoint, and its efficacy does have certain benefits. Then let's introduce the specific location of Zusanli.

The exact location of Zusanli photo Female 1 Zusanli point location: anterolateral calf, 3 inches below the nose of the calf (that is, 4 fingers below the external knee), outside the front edge of the tibia 1 finger, on the tibialis anterior.

Detail illustration: the depression below the kneecap of the lateral leg is about 4 fingers wide. (that is, there is a patella at the knee joint, and there are two pits on the underside of the patella, which are called knee eye points. The inside is called the inner knee eye, and the outside is called the outer knee eye. Starting from the outer knee eye, measure down to four horizontal fingers. The front of the tibia is one finger wide, and then four fingers are below the eye of the lateral knee. This position is the accurate Zusanli point. )

The second search method: press the top of the right leg knee with the palm of your right hand, with five fingers pointing down and the top of the middle finger pointing outward is the right leg Zusanli. (aim your wrist at the top of the patella at the knee, and this hand will naturally come off, and the position of the fingertip of the middle finger) You can find the left leg Zusanli by changing your left hand in the same way.

The third acupoint selection method: Touch the outside of the calf from bottom to top, and under the kneecap of the right knee, you can touch the bulge (lateral condyle of tibia). From there, there is another lump (fibula capitulum) slightly below. These two convex bones are connected by a line, and a regular triangle is made downward with this line as the base. The vertex of this regular triangle is Zusanli point.

Illustration of acupoint anatomy

(1) acupuncture grade: skin->; Subcutaneous tissue->; Tibialis anterior->; Extensor digitorum longus->; Leg interosseous membrane->; Posterior tibial muscle.

(2) Nerves and blood vessels in acupoint area: there are lateral sural cutaneous nerves in superficial layer; There are deep peroneal nerve and muscle branches of anterior tibial artery in the deep layer; The tibial nerve and posterior tibial artery pass through and distribute in the deep surface of the interosseous membrane of the leg.

Professor Cheng's video explanation: the position and function of Zusanli point

Click to view: demonstration diagram of the same body inch method 1 inch, 2-inch and 3-inch acupoint selection methods.

Interpretation of cave names

The name of Zusanli point. Lingshu Benbo was originally named Li San and Xia Ling. The name of "Shengji Zonglu" is Zusanli. Alias: Ghost, the next three miles. It belongs to the Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming, and coincides with the (ground) point.

The interpretation of "Li San" refers to principles, principles and principles. The stomach is in the upper part of the abdomen. Be "rational" when you have bloating and stomachache, and press Zusanli at the same time. If there is discomfort in the middle of the abdomen, you need to "hold it" and press it inward; The lower abdomen is in the lower half of the abdomen, and the pain in the lower abdomen should be pressed down while pressing Zusanli's', which is called "Li".

Significance of Zusanli point: Qi and blood in stomach meridian form a large qi and blood field in Zusanli.

Characteristics of qi and blood: qi and blood substances are underground dampness-dispersing spleen soil and gaseous substances in the sky.

Operation rule: the spleen soil in the ground dries and solidifies around Zusanli point after being wet, and the qi in the sky goes up along the stomach meridian.

Function: Dry spleen, eliminate dampness, and generate stomach qi.

Functions and benefits of Zusanli point massage

1, regulating immunity, enhancing disease resistance, regulating spleen and stomach, invigorating middle energizer, invigorating qi, dredging meridians, expelling wind and dampness, strengthening body resistance and eliminating pathogenic factors;

2. Treat stomachache, vomiting, abdominal distension, bowel sounds, dyspepsia, lower limb paralysis, diarrhea, constipation, dysentery, malnutrition, madness, stroke, beriberi, edema, lower limb paralysis, palpitation, shortness of breath, fatigue and emaciation;

3. Commonly used for treating acute and chronic gastroenteritis, duodenal ulcer, gastroptosis, dysentery, appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, hepatitis, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, rheumatic fever, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, nephritis, renal colic, abdominal distension, impotence, functional uterine bleeding, pelvic inflammatory disease, shock, insomnia, etc.

4, modify the curve, restore slimness, promote the recovery of gastrointestinal function, and promote metabolism.

Modern medical research has confirmed that acupuncture and moxibustion stimulating Zusanli point can make gastrointestinal peristalsis strong and regular, improve the activity of various digestive enzymes, stimulate appetite and help digestion; 2. In the nervous system, it can promote the recovery of brain cell function and improve the working ability of cerebral cortex cells; 3. In terms of circulatory system and blood system, it can improve heart function, regulate heart rhythm and increase the amount of red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin and blood sugar; 4. In the aspect of endocrine system, it has a two-way benign regulation effect on the function of pituitary-adrenal cortex system and improves the body's ability to defend against diseases.

A large number of practices in ancient and modern times have confirmed that Zusanli point is an important point that can prevent and treat many diseases and strengthen the body. Zusanli is an effective acupuncture point for anti-aging, and regular massage of this point is of great benefit for anti-aging and longevity.

Zusanli point compatibility

Zusanli point, combined with Chongyang point, Pushen point, Yangfei point, Fuliu point and Wangu point, has the functions of nourishing liver and kidney and moistening bones and muscles, and is mainly used for treating foot flaccidity and foot failure.

Zusanli with Tianshu point, Sanyinjiao point, Shenshu point and Xingjian point has the functions of regulating the liver and spleen and tonifying qi and blood, and is mainly used for treating menorrhagia and palpitation.

Zusanli point with Quchi point, Fenglong point and Sanyinjiao point has the function of invigorating spleen and resolving phlegm, and is mainly used for dizziness.

Zusanli point, together with Liangqiu point, Qimen point, Neiguan point and Jianjing point, has the functions of clearing away blood heat, soothing the liver and regulating qi, broadening the chest and benefiting qi, and is mainly used for treating breast carbuncle.

The Zusanli point on both sides of the incision is added with Juxu, Sanyinjiao and Shu points, which has good analgesic effect and is used for subtotal gastrectomy.

Zusanli point combined with Yanglingquan point and Xingjian point has the functions of regulating spleen and stomach, eliminating dampness and turbidity, dredging liver and gallbladder, and clearing damp heat, and is mainly used to treat acute toxic hepatitis.

Zusanli point, combined with Zhongwan and Neiguan points, has the functions of harmonizing stomach, reducing adverse reactions, widening middle energizer and benefiting qi, and is mainly used to treat epigastric pain.

Zusanli point combined with Pishu point, Qihai point and Shenshu point has the functions of warming yang, dispelling cold and regulating spleen and stomach, and is mainly used to treat chronic diarrhea with spleen deficiency.

Acupoint therapy and matters needing attention

Zusanli point is the first important point of stomach meridian, which is located three inches below the external knee. Press and knead repeatedly with your thumb, keep your legs and abdomen with your four fingers, or press and knead with your middle finger or pat with your fist. It usually takes two or three minutes to finish. For those with loose stools, use moxibustion. Generally, moxibustion lasts for two or three minutes, and skin needles can also be used. For details, please click on the acupoint for treating diarrhea.

The method of disease prevention and fitness at Zusanli point is simple and easy. First, press Zusanli point with your thumb or middle finger once a day for 5- 10 minutes and 15-20 times per minute. Pay attention to make Zusanli point feel acupuncture every time you press it. Second, moxa sticks can be used for moxibustion. Moxibustion at Zusanli point 1-2 times a week, each time for 15-20 minutes. During moxibustion, the temperature of the moxa stick is slightly higher, which makes the local skin red, and the moxa stick slowly moves the Zusanli point up and down to avoid burning the local skin. As long as one of the above two methods is used for 2-3 months, the gastrointestinal function will be improved and people will be refreshed and energetic.

Moxibustion therapy: Moxibustion 5- 15, warm moxibustion 10-30 minutes.

Acupuncture therapy: 1 straight needling: slightly inclined to the tibia, straight needling 1-2 inches. Acupuncture sensation: numbness is reflected to the instep. 2 oblique needling method: downward needling method: downward needling, and the needle is inserted 2-3 inches. Pinching sensation: The ache sensation spreads down to the instep and sometimes up to the knee.

1. Rub Zusanli with your thumb. Put your finger on Zusanli point, press vertically, press down and knead. The other four fingers hold or open to support each other, so as to exert force together. Let the stimulation fully reach the deep layer of muscle tissue, and feel sour, numb, bloated, painful and fleeing. It will gradually relax after a few seconds, and this operation can be repeated several times.

2. Punch Zusanli with an empty fist, with the fist eye facing down, and punch Zusanli vertically. When jumping, it will also produce certain feelings such as acid, numbness, swelling, pain and escape. Repeat the operation several times.

3. Moxibustion Zusanli is the most classic health care method in Zusanli. There is a folk saying that moxibustion at Zusanli is better than eating an old hen. "The Essence of Acupuncture" says: "Li Sanyang's weather, Li Sanjiu can nourish vitality, so it is called moxibustion longevity." Regular moxibustion can prevent diseases, prolong life, enhance physical strength, eliminate fatigue and prevent aging, and has preventive and therapeutic effects on tuberculosis, common cold, hypertension, hypotension, arteriosclerosis, angina pectoris of coronary heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, pulmonary heart disease and cerebral hemorrhage.

For people with weak physique, especially those with poor gastrointestinal function and decreased resistance, this method should be used to enhance their physique. When moxibustion Zusanli, take a piece of moxa stick. After lighting, smoke near Zusanli. The distance between the moxa stick and the acupoint is about 3 cm. If there is a warm and comfortable feeling in the local area, it will be fixed. Moxibustion lasts 10 ~ 15 minutes each time. Moxibustion every other day 1 time, moxibustion every month1time.

As the saying goes, if you want to be safe, Li San usually doesn't do this. The literal meaning of this sentence is that if you want to be healthy, you must keep Zusanli moist. So, how to keep this "not doing it" state? The ancients often used "purulent moxibustion", that is, moxibustion at Zusanli point once a day and moxa stick moxibustion for about 15 minutes or more. Stop moxibustion after blisters appear at acupoints, and keep local skin clean until blisters are absorbed by themselves.

The ancients thought it was equivalent to supplementing an old hen every day. Moreover, under the condition of underdeveloped material civilization at that time, this health care method was very economical and convenient. Therefore, this method quickly became popular among the people. There are still many people who like moxibustion at Zusanli or acupuncture for health care. It should be noted that suppurative moxibustion should be strictly disinfected to prevent infection.

The exact location of Zusanli Picture Female 2 Zusanli is located outside the calf, 3 inches below the calf nose, and the calf nose is connected with Jiexi.

Connected acupoints:

Lower leg nose: the front of the knee, the lateral depression of patellar ligament. Sitting on your knees, two depressions can be seen on both sides of the lower edge of the patella and the greater tendon between the patella and the tibia, and the center of the lateral depression is this point.

Xiexi: in the ankle joint area, the central depression in front of the ankle joint, between the extensor pollicis longus tendon and the extensor digitorum longus tendon.

How to find Zusanli

Use your finger on the outside of the calf, measure 4 horizontal fingers downward from the outside of the knee eye, and measure 1 horizontal finger between the fibula and tibia, which is the Zusanli point.

The origin of the name of Zusanli point

Feet, where the finger points are, are feet; Li San refers to the range of action of substances at acupoints, where stomach qi occurs. The qi and blood substances in the stomach meridian form a larger range at this acupoint, forming a larger range of qi and blood fields, such as Li San's land in Fiona Fang, hence the name.

The role of Zusanli

Zusanli is an acupoint for regulating stomach qi and protecting people's stomach qi. "Li San" refers to regulating immunity, enhancing disease resistance, regulating spleen and stomach, invigorating middle energizer, activating meridians, expelling wind and removing dampness, strengthening body resistance and eliminating pathogens, and is mainly used to treat common diseases of digestive system, as well as adjuvant treatment of diabetes and hypertension.

The exact location of Zusanli Picture Female 3 According to Zusanli's taboo.

1. Avoid looking for loopholes.

Massage Zusanli must find the right acupoints. Zusanli is located in the anterolateral part of the calf, 3 inches below the nose point of the calf, and one horizontal finger (middle finger) away from the anterior tibial crest. There will be a slight numbness and soreness when pressing, and a small concave hole may be felt when pressing the acupoint.

Step 2 avoid overexertion

Massage Zusanli requires a little pain, but it is still acceptable. If the force is too strong, it may lead to local congestion, which will not only have no effect, but also aggravate the pain of the body.

3. Avoid massage for too long

Massage Zusanli for too long. Generally, it is recommended to massage an acupoint for 5- 10 minutes at most, and massage 1-2 times a day. Massage Zusanli for a long time is easy to cause local muscles and skin to be stimulated. If the stimulation time is too long, it will easily cause local pain and congestion.

4. Don't press if there is an injury near the acupoints.

Zusanli is located in the leg, which is easy to get hurt. Therefore, if there is an injury near Zusanli, it is not suitable for massage, so as not to involve the affected area and aggravate the pain.

Who can't press Zusanli

Generally, most people can massage Zusanli except those with leg injuries.

Zusanli is located on the outside of the calf. When massaging Zusanli, it will touch and stimulate the skin, muscles and bones of the calf. Therefore, if there is any kind of injury such as fracture, skin injury and muscle strain in the calf position, it is not appropriate to massage Zusanli, so as not to aggravate the injury after stimulating the affected area.

The best time to massage Zusanli

The best time to massage Zusanli is around 9 am.

Zusanli is one of the main acupoints of Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian. Judging from the circulation time in the twelve meridians, the running time of spleen meridian is around 9: 00 in the morning. Massage Zusanli at this time is helpful to enrich the spleen meridian. But in daily life, you don't have to massage Zusanli according to the running time of spleen meridian, you can massage Zusanli at any time as long as the time and place are convenient.

Efficacy and Function of Massage Zusanli

1. Massage Zusanli can resist aging, strengthen the body, and has a good preventive and therapeutic effect on various senile diseases.

2. Massage Zusanli can beautify, and massage this acupoint can harmonize qi and blood and beautify the skin. Zusanli belongs to the stomach meridian and is an acupoint for treating the spleen and stomach. Only when the spleen and stomach are good can you be healthy.

3. Zusanli is the acupoint of the Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming, which is a big point for strengthening the body and has the function of strengthening the spleen and stomach.

4. Pressing Zusanli for a long time can regulate the body's immunity, enhance resistance and play a role in health care.