Location
6 thumb widths below st35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.
Cautions
No specific contraindications.
Indications
Conditions for which ST37 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
Abscess IntestineAbscess IntestineBenefit Regulate IntestinesBenefit Regulate SpleenBenefit Regulate StomachStomach RumblingStomach RumblingCommon ColdCold Common WinterCold Common WinterCold Large IntestineCold Large IntestineConstipationContraction ShinContraction ShinLarge Intestine Qi DeficiencyLarge Intestine Qi DeficiencyZang Qi DeficiencyZang Qi DeficiencySpleen DeficiencySpleen DeficiencyStomach DeficiencyStomach DeficiencyDiarrheaDiarrhoea UndigestedDiarrhoea UndigestedPsychological DisorderPsychological DisorderAbdominal BloatingAbdominal BloatingDysenteryBreathing Shortness Of Breath ProblemsBreathing Shortness Of Breath ProblemsShortness of BreathChest FullnessChest FullnessCostal Lateral FullnessCostal Lateral FullnessHeat Large IntestineHeat Large IntestineHeat StomachHeat StomachHemiplegiaStanding StiffnessWalking StiffnessImmobility StandingImmobility WalkingMisophonia Aversion To People TalkingMisophonia Aversion To People TalkingLeg NumbnessLeg NumbnessPainAbdominal PainAbdominal PainBone Marrow PainBone Marrow PainIntestines Cutting PainIntestines Cutting PainPain Around NavelPain Around NavelShin PainShin PainQi Chest Rushing UpQi Chest Rushing UpQi LegQi LegRegulate IntestinesRegulate SpleenRegulate Stomach StagnationChannel StagnationChannel StagnationFacial SwellingFacial SwellingSwollen KneeSwollen KneeBi Arthralgia Leg SyndromeBi / Arthralgia Leg SyndromeDamp Heat SyndromeDamp-heat SyndromeTuberculosis PulmonaryTuberculosis PulmonaryUrine DarkUrine DarkLeg Inferior WeaknessLeg Inferior WeaknessSpleen WeaknessSpleen WeaknessStomach WeaknessStomach Weakness
Protocols using ST37
- Constipation Functional, Constipation Chronic, Defecation Difficult, Bowel Movements Infrequent – ST25, ST37, SP14 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000026349)
- Dizziness, Headache, Constipation, Depression, Insomnia, Forgetfulness, Palpitation, Dry Mouth, Chest Distress – ST25, ST36, ST37, ST40, SP03, SP06, BL18, KD03, PC06, LV02, LV03, LV14, CV15, GV14, GV20, GV24 (Liu Lan-ying, Lu Qian, Wang Ling-ling. Influence of Electro-Acupuncture on the Side Effects of Fluoxetine on Depression Patients. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(4): 271-274)
- Indigestion, Post-Operative Nausea, Post-Operative Vomiting, Gastroparesis, Feeding Intolerance – LI04, ST36, ST37, ST39, PC06 (https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13062110)
- Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea Functional, Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome – ST25, ST36, ST37, PC06 (孙静文孙铭良时素华田君健吴萌李志刚. 针刺天枢与上巨虚及不同配穴治疗腹泻型肠易激综合征临床观察. 中华中医药杂志 ., 2025 [CNKI])
- Nausea, Bloating, Gastroparesis, Diabetes Gastrointestinal Dysfunction – LU01, LU09, ST25, ST36, ST37, SP03, LV13, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230690)
- Bloating, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea Irritable-bowel-syndrome, Stool Frequency Increased – LI11, ST37 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000003884)
- Stroke Sequelae, Stroke Post, Paralysis Ankle, Ankle Joint Problems, Ankle Dysfunction – ST31, ST34, ST36, ST37, ST40, ST41, SP10, KD06, GB34, GB39, GB40, LV03 (https://doi.org/10.27127/d.cnki.ghlzu.2024.000593)
- Constipation – ST25, ST37, SP14 (Effect Comparison of Electro-acupuncture and Prucalopride for Severe Chronic Constipation: a Randomized Controlled Trial. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02047045)
- Abdominal Pain, Abdominal Bloating, Diarrhea Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Bowel Habit Abnormal – ST25, ST36, ST37, SP06, LV03, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/7680963)
- Bloating, Constipation Functional, Straining Defecation, Abdominal Discomfort, Evacuation Incomplete – LI11, ST37 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/1428943)
- Paralysis Hemiplegia, Stroke Sequela – LI10, ST36, ST37, BL55, BL57, PC04, PC06, TB05, MS06 (https://doi.org/10.27127/d.cnki.ghlzu.2025.000611)
- Hemiplegia Post-stroke, Foot Drop, Ankle Mobility Reduced, Lower Limb Motor Dysfunction – ST36, ST37, ST41, SP06, GB20, GB34, GB39, GB40, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.27465/d.cnki.gzzyc.2020.000412)