ST34 (Liangqiu, “Liangqiu”) is the Xi-Cleft point of the Stomach Meridian. It is located on the anterior aspect of the thigh, on a line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and the superolateral corner of the patella, 2 cun superior to the superolateral corner of the patella. The point is found between the rectus femoris and vastus lateralis muscles. It harmonizes the stomach, dispels wind-damp, unbinds the chest, alleviates pain, and calms fright.
On the anterior aspect of the thigh, on a line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and the superolateral corner of the patella, 2 cun superior to the superolateral corner of the patella. The point is found between the rectus femoris and vastus lateralis muscles.
Perpendicular insertion, 1.0 to 1.5 cun.
Harmonizes the stomach, dispels wind-damp, unbinds the chest, alleviates pain, and calms fright..
Knee pain, difficulty flexing and extending the knee, coldness in the leg and knee, numbness in the knee, leg pain, great fright, breast pain, breast swelling, foot coldness, inability to walk, leg weakness, difficulty kneeling, pain in the shin.
As the Xi-cleft point of the Stomach channel, Liangqiu is a primary point for acute conditions of the channel and its related organ, particularly acute stomach pain. The classical texts emphasize its powerful local effect on the knee, treating pain, stiffness, cold, and weakness that prevent flexion and extension. It is also noted for treating acute breast pain and swelling, as well as calming the spirit in cases of great fright, reflecting the channel's pathway and connections.
ST34 is one of 45 points on the Stomach Meridian. Nearby points:
ST34 (Liangqiu) is located on the anterior aspect of the thigh, on a line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and the superolateral corner of the patella, 2 cun superior to the superolateral corner of the patella. The point is found between the rectus femoris and vastus lateralis muscles.
ST34 harmonizes the stomach, dispels wind-damp, unbinds the chest, alleviates pain, and calms fright. Common clinical indications include knee pain, difficulty flexing and extending the knee, coldness in the leg and knee, numbness in the knee, leg pain, great fright, breast pain, breast swelling, foot coldness, inability to walk, leg weakness, difficulty kneeling, pain in the shin.
Perpendicular insertion, 1.0 to 1.5 cun.
ST34 is a point on the Stomach Meridian (Zú Yángmíng Wèijīng).