Location
In the depression the distal to the junction of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones.
Cautions
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 RumblingStomach RumblingCommon ColdAbdominal BloatingAbdominal BloatingFever FullnessChest FullnessChest FullnessCostal Lateral FullnessCostal Lateral FullnessToe Extending StiffnessToe Flexing StiffnessImmobility Toe ExtendingImmobility Toe FlexingMalariaEdemaOedema FaceOedema FacePainAbdominal PainAbdominal PainTop of Foot PainTop of Foot PainRegulate IntestinesRegulate SpleenRegulate StomachShiveringSpontaneous SweatingSpontaneous Sweating SwellingSwollen EyesSwollen EyesFacial SwellingFacial 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 ↗)
- 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)