ST 43 Acupuncture Point is called as xiàn gǔ. Xian means Depression. Gu means Valley. Gu referes to a depression on the body surface. This point is in the depression between the second and third metatarsals.
ST 43 Acupuncture Point Location
On the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third metatarsal bones, 1.5 cun superior to the web margin, in line with the lateral side of the second digit. Needle perpendicularly 0.3 – 0.5 cun.
Between second and third metatarsal bones, in depression 1 cun proximal to ST-44
ST 43 Acupuncture Point Names
xiàn gǔ 陷谷
Stomach 43 Sunken Valley
Speciality
- Shu-Stream (Wood) Point, Shu Stream Point on the Stomach Channel
- Wood Point on Earth Meridian.
Caution
Functions
- Regulates Spleen and dispels edema
- Regulates and harmonizes the Stomach and intestines
Indication
- Facial or General Edema
- BorBorygmus
- Abdominal Pain
- Pain of the dorsum of Foot
- Swelling of the dorsum of Foot
- edema, swelling in the face
- abdominal pain, fullness in chest and lateral costal region, borborygmus
- swelling and pain in foot, difficulty extending toes
Diseases
Dorsal foot pain and swelling.
Discomfort
Area of Protection
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