Xiaxi GB43
Gallbladder Meridian (Foot Shaoyang)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | GB43 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Gallbladder Meridian (Foot Shaoyang) |
| Location | On the dorsum of the foot, at the web margin between the fourth and fifth toes |
Traditionally recorded associations
HeadacheDizzinessdizzinesspain in the outer canthustinnitusdeafnesscheek swellinghypochondriac painbreast distension and painfebrile disease
Traditional application notes
| Technique | Thumb pinch-pressing or fingertip acupressure |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1-2 minutes |
| Direction | Perpendicular pressing |
| Force | Medium |
| Tips | Press the acupoint by pinching with the thumb or pressing with the fingertip; After kneading foot acupoints, it can be combined with soaking the feet; The pinching pressure should be to the degree of producing a clear sore, distended sensation |
| Technique | Sparrow-pecking moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5-10 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | Pay attention to controlling temperature at the tips of the toes; After moxibustion, pay attention to keeping the feet warm |
Frequently asked
Where is it located?
3 cun below ST35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior tibial crest, per WHO standard.
Can I press it myself?
This site is an educational reference. Apply under a licensed practitioner; do not self-needle.
Sources & references
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations (2008) - who.int
- NCCIH - Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know - nccih.nih.gov