Stomach meridian
ST-35 (Dúbí, 犊鼻) — Calf's Nose
- Meridian
- Stomach (ST)
- Anatomical view
- anterior
- Point classification
- Regional Stomach channel point at the lateral knee hollow.
- Depth reference
- 0.5-1.0 cun oblique toward the joint space
- Moxibustion
- Not established in checked point-specific sources; avoid suppurative or direct scarring moxibustion near the knee joint.
- Reference aliases
- ST35; Dubi; 犊鼻; Calf's Nose
Anatomical location
At the anterior knee, in the depression lateral to the patellar ligament; it is easiest to locate with the knee flexed.
Traditional actions
Activates the knee channel; dispels wind-damp; reduces swelling and pain.
Recorded indications
Primary: Knee pain or swelling.
Secondary: Knee stiffness or limited flexion.
How to read this reference
AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.
Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.
Sources
References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region ST35, p. 63
- Acupuncture.Com Acupuncture Point Reference Stomach 35
- Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand, Safety in Clinical Practice Guidance Care with points at joints, p. 13
- WHO Guidelines on Basic Training and Safety in Acupuncture Moxibustion near joints, p. 23
Frequently asked questions
Where is ST-35 located?
At the anterior knee, in the depression lateral to the patellar ligament; it is easiest to locate with the knee flexed.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for ST-35?
Activates the knee channel; dispels wind-damp; reduces swelling and pain. The dataset lists these primary indications: Knee pain or swelling. Secondary indications are recorded as: Knee stiffness or limited flexion.
Is ST-35 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify ST-35 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.