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Indications
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Protocols
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Location
In the depression the distal to the junction of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones.
No specific contraindications.
Indications
Conditions for which ST43 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
BelchingBenefit Regulate IntestinesBenefit Regulate SpleenBenefit Regulate StomachStomach RumblingCommon ColdAbdominal BloatingFever FullnessChest FullnessCostal Lateral FullnessToe Extending StiffnessToe Flexing StiffnessImmobility Toe ExtendingImmobility Toe FlexingMalariaEdemaOedema FacePainAbdominal PainTop of Foot PainRegulate IntestinesRegulate SpleenRegulate StomachShiveringSpontaneous Sweating SwellingSwollen EyesFacial Swelling
Protocols using ST43
- Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Disability Mobility – LI11, ST34, ST35, ST43, SP05, KD03, KD10, GB34 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nen080 ↗)
- Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Stomach Deficiency – ST35, ST41, ST43, SP09, SI05, BL39, GB41 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-129 ↗)
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Vasospasm Cerebral, Neurological Deficit Delayed Ischemic – ST36, ST43, SP04, PC06 (doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0591-7 ↗)
- Neuropathy Peripheral, Neuropathic Pain, Paresthesia, Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy, Sensory Loss, Muscle Weakness – ST25, ST36, ST43, SP06, SP10, BL13, BL17, BL58, GB41, LV03, GV09, GV11, GV12, GV14 (doi:10.1186/s12885-016-3037-z ↗)
- Pruritus, Dermatitis Atopic, Sleep Disturbance, Skin Eczema – LI02, LI11, ST36, ST43, SP03, SI02, SI03, BL66, PC06, TB03, TB06, GB41, LV03 (doi:10.1155/2017/1926806 ↗)
- Dyspepsia, Pruritus, Dermatitis Atopic, Skin Dryness, Skin Erythema – LI02, LI11, ST36, ST43, SP03, SI02, SI03, BL66, PC06, TB03, TB06, GB41, LV03 (doi:10.1155/2019/1907578 ↗)
- Insomnia, Eczema, Dyspepsia, Pruritus, Dermatitis Atopic – LI02, LI11, ST36, ST43, SP03, SI02, SI03, BL66, PC06, TB03, TB06, GB41, LV03 (doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03306-1 ↗)
- Pruritus, Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema Skin – LI03, LI11, ST36, ST43, PC06, GB41 (doi:10.1155/2021/5584247 ↗)
- Pruritus, Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema Skin, Gastric Stiffness, Gastric Tenderness – LI11, ST36, ST43, PC06, GB41 (doi:10.1155/2021/5584247 ↗)
- Impotence, Erectile Dysfunction – ST43, ST44, SI05, BL23, LV02, LV03 (doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20200519-0008 ↗)
- Lumbar Pain, Herniation Lumbar Disc Acute, Restricted Lumbar Mobility – ST43, BL31, BL65, GB41 (doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240411-0001 ↗)
- Neuropathic Pain, Neuropathy Peripheral Diabetic, Neuropathy Diabetic Peripheral – ST36, ST43, ST44, SP02, SP03 (doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20200720-0007 ↗)
- Fire Stomach, Fire Stomach – LI08, LI11, ST37, ST43, ST44 (Yang Yong-Xuan, clinical point-selection notes)
- Limbs Numbness, Limbs Pain, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Abnormal Sensation Limbs – LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST09, ST31, ST32, ST34, ST36, ST40, ST43, ST44, SP03, SP06, SP08, SP09, SP10, BL13, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL23, GB34, CV04, CV06 (ZHANG Cheng, MA Yuan-xu, YAN Ye. Clinical Effects of Acupuncture for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010, 30(1): 13-14)
- Constipation, Insomnia, Neuralgia Trigeminal, Irritability, Facial Pain – ST43, LV05 (Chen Shao-dong & Lu Xun. Experience in Clinical Application of Ligou Point. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(2): 104-106)
- Motor Dysfunction, Spinal Cord Injury, Paralysis Paraplegia – ST32, ST33, ST34, ST36, ST40, ST41, ST42, ST43, BL37, BL39, BL40, BL55, BL56, GB40 (Wang Yuanhui, Zhang Lei, Pan Guodong, Liu Jing, Zhang Hongrui, Song Xu, Wang Qiang. Traditional Chinese Medicine comprehensive therapy for the improvement of motor function in spinal cord injury patients. J Tradit Chin Med, 2016, 36(5): 618-624)
- Sah (subarachnoid Hemorrhage), Cerebral Vasospasm – ST36, ST43, SP04, PC06 (Acupuncture for Cerebral Vasospasm After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02275949)
- Dysmenorrhea – ST43, ST44 (Randomized Controlled Trial of Acupuncture for Dysmenorrhea. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01116453)
Most often selected alongside ST43
How many sourced protocols in the index pair each point with ST43. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.
- ST36Leg Three Miles11 protocols
- GB41Foot Governor Of Tears8 protocols
- LI11Pond At The Bend8 protocols
- PC06Inner Gate7 protocols
- LV03Great Surge5 protocols
- SP03Great White5 protocols
- ST44Inner Court5 protocols
- BL66Foot Valley Passage3 protocols
- LI02Second Space3 protocols
- SI02Front Valley3 protocols
- SI03Back Stream3 protocols
- ST34Ridge Mound3 protocols