GB-42 Diwuhui - Earth Five Meetings
More Spirit Names: Earth Fivefold Convergence, Earth Five
| English: | Earth Five Meetings |
| Also Known As: | Five Terrestrial Reunions Earth's Fifth Meeting |
Location
- Between the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones, in the depression proximal to the metatarsal heads on the medial side of the tendon of m. extensor digitorum longus (branch to the little toe).
- Between the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones, 1 cun above GB-43 Xiaxi
- Posterior to the fourth metatarsophalangeal joint, between the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones, on the medial side of m. extensor digitorum minimi of the foot.
Needling
- Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.8 cun.
Note: incorrect will not allow the needle to pass between the shafts of the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones. - Straight insertion, 0.3 to 0,5 cun.
Command Functions
Actions
- Spreads Liver Qi
- Clears Gall Bladder Heat
Indications
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Combinations
| GB-37 | GB-38 | ST-34 |
Reduce both points for pain and itching of the eyes | Swelling of the axilla | Breast abscess |
Contraindications
- According to one major classical text, moxibustion is prohibited, otherwise, emaciation and death will follow in three years. Modern sources agree that there moxibustion is not contraindicated.
Notes
Five Elements Spirit Perspective
| Spirit of the Point | The foot lies near the Earth, and five toes meet on the foot. Five is again the number of order, and Earth gives the form in which order can happen. The other Officials come to the Gallbladder for their decisions; out of balance it can become harshly rigid and over-organized, or so scattered it cannot pull itself together for a fresh start. It brings Earth's stability so decisions are sound and firmly grounded; Earth holds Wood securely so it doesn't become heady and fragmented. It solidifies and brings things together. |
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| Worsley | Location: On the top of the foot between the 4th and 5th metatarsals, immediately proximal to the 4th metatarsal head. |
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