GB42 (Diwuhui, “Earth Five Meetings”) is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the dorsum of the foot, between the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, proximal to the 4th metatarsophalangeal joint. It clears heat and alleviates pain.
On the dorsum of the foot, between the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, proximal to the 4th metatarsophalangeal joint.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Avoid the bones.
Clears heat and alleviates pain.
Headache, eye pain, tinnitus, swelling of the dorsum of the foot.
GB42 is primarily used for clearing heat and alleviating pain along the Gallbladder meridian, particularly in the foot and ankle region. It is effective for local pain, swelling, and redness due to excess heat or stagnation. While not a command point, it can be used in conjunction with other local points for acute foot pain.
GB42 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB42 (Diwuhui) is located on the dorsum of the foot, between the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, proximal to the 4th metatarsophalangeal joint.
GB42 clears heat and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include headache, eye pain, tinnitus, swelling of the dorsum of the foot.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Avoid the bones.
GB42 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).