Acupressure points

ST40

Abundant Bulge

Commonly used for motility

Directions

Location
Front and outer lower legThis point is used on both sides.

At mid-shin, in the muscle on the front outer side of the shinbone, roughly two of your own finger widths from its edge.

Sidedness
Use on both sides
Pressure and timing
Hold for 1–2 min on each side. Use the pad of a finger or thumb and keep the pressure comfortable, never painful. Stop if it hurts, and do not press over broken, irritated, or infected skin.

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