ST43 Xiangu

Xiangu · 陷谷 · Sunken Valley

Meridian

Stomach meridian

Location

On the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third metatarsal bones, in the depression proximal to the second metatarsophalangeal joint.

What it helps with

Puffy, tired feet by the evening, a swollen face in the morning, rumbling and bloating in the abdomen.

How to work on it

Press into the groove between the bones with the tip of the thumb for 45-60 seconds on each foot, then stroke from the toes towards the ankle.

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