ST32 (Futu, “Crouching Rabbit”) is an acupuncture point on the Stomach Meridian. It is located on the anterior aspect of the thigh, 6 cun superior to the superior border of the patella, on the line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine and the lateral border of the patella. It dispels wind-damp and alleviates pain in the leg.
On the anterior aspect of the thigh, 6 cun superior to the superior border of the patella, on the line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine and the lateral border of the patella.
Perpendicular insertion 1-2 cun.
Dispels wind-damp and alleviates pain in the leg.
Pain and paralysis of the lower extremities, coldness of the knee.
ST32, 'Crouching Rabbit,' is a vital point for alleviating pain and stiffness in the thigh and knee, especially due to wind-damp obstruction. It effectively dispels wind-damp and relaxes the sinews, making it a go-to for knee pain, paralysis of the lower limbs, and Bi syndrome affecting the leg. Its name alludes to the muscle belly it lies upon, often appearing like a crouching rabbit.
ST32 is one of 45 points on the Stomach Meridian. Nearby points:
ST32 (Futu) is located on the anterior aspect of the thigh, 6 cun superior to the superior border of the patella, on the line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine and the lateral border of the patella.
ST32 dispels wind-damp and alleviates pain in the leg. Common clinical indications include pain and paralysis of the lower extremities, coldness of the knee.
Perpendicular insertion 1-2 cun.
ST32 is a point on the Stomach Meridian (Zú Yángmíng Wèijīng).