Jiexi (ST 41)

⁠ Jing (river) point of the Stomach.

Location of Jiexi

In the middle of the instep, Jiexi is located between the long extensor of the toes and the long extensor of the big toe.

Therapeutic functions and clinical indications

• Local ankle disorders: tendinitis, sprain.

In acupuncture, as a Jing point (4th^⁠ point, Fire element), it treats excess Fire/Heat in the Stomach, gum problems, inflammation or dental abscess of the upper jaw.
Yangming headaches due to Heat in the Stomach, insomnia.
In massage, other points are used.