GB43 (Xiaxi, “Clamped Stream”) is the Ying-Spring (Water) point of the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression between the 4th and 5th toes, proximal to the margin of the web. It clears heat, benefits the ears and eyes, and alleviates pain.
On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression between the 4th and 5th toes, proximal to the margin of the web.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Avoid the bones.
Clears heat, benefits the ears and eyes, and alleviates pain.
Headache, eye pain, tinnitus, deafness, hypochondriac pain.
As the Ying-Spring (Water) point, GB43 is excellent for clearing heat from the Gallbladder meridian, especially for conditions affecting the head and sensory organs. It is frequently used for headaches, dizziness, tinnitus, and eye pain due to Liver/Gallbladder heat. Its cooling nature makes it suitable for acute inflammatory conditions along the meridian pathway.
GB43 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB43 (Xiaxi) is located on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression between the 4th and 5th toes, proximal to the margin of the web.
GB43 clears heat, benefits the ears and eyes, and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include headache, eye pain, tinnitus, deafness, hypochondriac pain.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Avoid the bones.
GB43 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).