Sunken Valley ST43

Location

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

Point-taking cue

Sunken Valley: the valley between the second and third metatarsals.

Meridian

Stomach Meridian · Foot · Earth

Point categories

Shu-stream point

Indications

Facial swelling, swelling and pain of the dorsum of the foot, borborygmus

Actions

As a shu-stream point, said to govern heaviness of the body and aching joints

Related points

• ST1 Tear Container
• ST2 Four Whites
• ST3 Great Crevice
• ST4 Earth Granary
• ST5 Great Reception
• ST6 Jawbone
• ST7 Below the Joint
• ST8 Head Corner