GB42 Earth's Five Meetings

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GB42 (Diwuhui, “Earth's Five Meetings”) is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression proximal to the fourth metatarsophalangeal joint, between the fourth and fifth metatarsals. This point is located 1 cun posterior to GB43 (Xiaxi). It clears heat, resolves swelling, benefits the breasts and axilla, nourishes yin and blood.

Location

On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression proximal to the fourth metatarsophalangeal joint, between the fourth and fifth metatarsals. This point is located 1 cun posterior to GB43 (Xiaxi).

Needling

Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun.

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TCM functions

Clears heat, resolves swelling, benefits the breasts and axilla, nourishes yin and blood..

Indications

Axillary swelling, breast swelling, breast abscess, internal injury with spitting of blood, emaciation and lack of vitality in the skin..

Clinical notes

Classically, Diwuhui is a key distal point for conditions along the Gallbladder channel, particularly swelling in the axilla and breasts. Its other major indication, for internal injury leading to spitting blood and a withered appearance, suggests a role in treating consumptive disorders with yin or blood deficiency. The severe classical prohibition against moxibustion is its most notable feature and must be respected.

On the Gallbladder Channel channel

GB42 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:

GB36GB37GB38GB39GB40GB41GB43GB44

Frequently asked questions

Where is GB42 located?

GB42 (Diwuhui) is located on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression proximal to the fourth metatarsophalangeal joint, between the fourth and fifth metatarsals. This point is located 1 cun posterior to GB43 (Xiaxi).

What is GB42 used for?

GB42 clears heat, resolves swelling, benefits the breasts and axilla, nourishes yin and blood. Common clinical indications include axillary swelling, breast swelling, breast abscess, internal injury with spitting of blood, emaciation and lack of vitality in the skin.

How is GB42 needled?

Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Caution: Moxibustion is strictly forbidden. The Jia Yi Jing, Zi Sheng Jing, Zhen Jiu Ju Ying, and Qian Jin Yao Fang all state that applying moxa here will cause the person to become emaciated and may result in death within three years.

Which meridian is GB42 on?

GB42 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).

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