GB 43 — Xiá Xī (侠溪) — Clamped Stream
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1. Overview
GB 43 — Xiá Xī (侠溪) — is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder meridian. Its English name, Clamped Stream, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used regularly in acupuncture practice for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience, practising at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
Between the 4th and 5th toes, proximal to the margin of the web.
3. Actions
- Ying-Spring point — clears Gallbladder Fire and Heat
- Benefits the ears and eyes
- Relieves temporal headache and migraine
- Subdues Liver Yang
4. Indications
- Tinnitus and sudden deafness from Gallbladder Fire
- Temporal headache and migraine
- Eye disorders from Liver-Gallbladder Fire — red, painful eyes
- Dizziness and vertigo
- Chest and hypochondriac pain
- Foot and toe pain
5. Needling
Perpendicular insertion 0.3–0.5 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of in a clinical sharps container immediately after treatment.
6. Clinical notes
GB 43 is the Ying-Spring and Water point of the Gallbladder meridian. Ying-Spring points clear Heat from the channel, making GB 43 the primary point for draining Gallbladder Fire. It is an important distal point for tinnitus caused by Gallbladder Fire or Liver-Gallbladder Heat, combined with GB 2, TB 17 and SI 19.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use GB 43 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Tinnitus, Headaches, Migraines. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
