GB 43 - Acupuncture Point - Xia Xi

GB 43 Names

• English Name: Pinched Ravine
• Pinyin Name: Xia Xi
• Chinese Character: 俠谿

Location

• On the dorsum of the foot between the 4th and 5th toes, proximal to the margin of the web at the junction of the red and white skin
• For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.

GB 43 Clinical Uses

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GB 43 Point Associations

GB 43 TCM Patterns

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:

• There are no patterns associated at this time.

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

GB 43 Conditions Treated

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:

• No Linked Conditions At This Time.

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".