Leg Three Li
Zusanli · 足三里 · จู๋ซานหลี่
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Location
On the lateral aspect of the crus, in the groove between the tibia and the cranial tibial muscle, about 3 cun distal to ST-35.
Landmark: Groove along the cranial border of the tibia over cranial tibial muscle.
Actions and Indications
The strongest qi and blood tonic; regulates stomach and intestines and supports immunity.
Needling
Perpendicular 1-2 cm; 0.25 x 40 mm in a large dog.
Cautions
No significant contraindications — the safest and most used point.
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Conditions That Use This Point
Chronic Kidney Disease
Primary · improves appetite
Osteoarthritis
Primary
Post-operative Recovery and Pain
Primary
Anorexia and Inappetence
Primary · the basic pair
Hindlimb Paresis and Paralysis
Primary
Vomiting and Nausea
Primary
Diarrhea and Enteritis
Primary
Cancer Supportive Care
Primary
Geriatric Weakness
Primary
Hip Dysplasia
Supporting
Constipation and Megacolon
Supporting
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Supporting · tonifies during recovery
Often Used Together With
Bai Hui (lumbosacral) 百會
The principal point for the lower back and hindlimbs; raises yang and relieves pain — the most used point in veterinary acupuncture.
Kidney Shu 腎俞
Tonifies the kidney and strengthens the bones and lower back — the principal point of the geriatric patient.
Inner Pass 內關
Regulates qi in the chest, stops nausea and vomiting, calms the spirit.
Jumping Round 環跳
Frees the hip and hindlimb and relieves sciatic pain.
Yang Mound Spring 陽陵泉
Relaxes sinews and muscle throughout the body; regulates liver and gall bladder.
Life Gate 命門
Tonifies kidney yang — the warming point for the geriatric patient.