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Stomach 43 |
 Chinese Name:
Xiangu (English translation: Sunken Valley)Location: On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the second and third metatarsal bones. Classification: Shu-Stream point of the Stomach Meridian Indications:
Functions: Regulates the Stomach, Spleen and intestines, resoles dampness (for edema). Notes: Shu-Stream points are where the qi starts to pour down the meridian. They are known to alleviate heaviness and pain in the joints. On Yin Meridians, Shu-Stream points are identical to the actions of Yuan-Source points. Needling: Perpendicular or oblique insertion .5 - 1.0 cun. |
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