解谿 (Jiěxī) — Ravine Divide
Stomach channel · point 41
Jing-River pointFire pointFire point of the Stomach channelTonification (mother) point
Traditionally used for
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Digestion
- Bowel health
- Urinary & fluids
- Mood & calm
Location
On the front of the ankle, at the midpoint of the transverse crease, in the depression between the tendons of extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus.
Needling
Depth:
0.5–1.0 cun
Angle:
Perpendicular
Functions
- Clears heat from the Stomach channel and calms the spirit
- Benefits the ankle and activates the channel
- Resolves dampness and dispels swelling
Indications
Ankle pain and swellingheadache and dizzinessmania and agitationabdominal distension and constipationfacial oedemafoot drop
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