GB-43 - Clamped Stream
侠溪 - Xiá xī
Point Region: Foot
GB-43, or 'Xiaxi' (meaning 'Clamped Stream'), is a local point located on the side of the foot. Its name refers to its position in a 'clamped' or 'tight' area of the foot, where it can address issues related to the foot and ankle.
As a local point, Xiaxi is primarily used for issues related to the foot and ankle, such as a stiff foot, a sore ankle, and a sense of 'weakness' in the lower body. It is a go-to point for 'tonifying' the Kidney and 'strengthening' the body as a whole. By stimulating this point, you can help to restore a sense of balance and harmony to the entire body.
Xiaxi acts as a vital access point to the core of the body, providing a direct and effective way to address blockages and restore a sense of comfort and vitality to the lower body.
Location & How to Find
Anatomical Location: On the dorsum of the foot, between the 4th and 5th toes.
How to Locate:
- Look at the space between your 4th and 5th toes
- Find the web area between these toes
- Feel for the depression in this web space
- This is on the top of your foot between the toes
- This is GB-43, in the toe web
Primary Functions
Auditory System
- Treats tinnitus and hearing disorders
- Relieves ear pain and inflammation
- Improves hearing function
Nervous System
- Treats headaches and dizziness
- Calms nervous tension
- Reduces irritability
Liver & Gallbladder System
- Clears liver heat and fire
- Harmonizes gallbladder function
- Promotes emotional balance
Musculoskeletal System
- Relieves toe and foot pain
- Treats foot cramping
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Headache
- Tinnitus
- Deafness
- Heat conditions
- Ear problems
- Temporal headache
- Fever
- Agitation
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
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GB-43 Protocols
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