ST 33 Acupuncture Point

Stomach 33, Abbreviated as ST 33, Transliterated Yinshi in Chinese, Yin Market in English.

ST 33 Acupuncture Point Location:

On the anterior aspect of the thigh, on the line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine and the lower lateral border of the patella, 3 cun above the patella.

ST 33 Acupuncture Point Indications:

  • Coldness and pain of the lower extremities and knee, limitation of the lower extremities. (Bi-Syndrome and Wei Syndromes)
  • Hernia, abdominal distention and pain

ST 33 Acupuncture Point Benefits:

Frees obstructions in the meridian, dispels Wind-Damp, and alleviates pain.