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Gall Bladder Meridian
Presented by
Steve Jackowicz M.Ac., L.Ac., Ph.D
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 1
Tong Zi Liao
Pupil Bone Hole
Location
0.5 cun lateral to the outer canthus of the eye in a depression on the lateral side of the orbit.
Precautions: No Moxa
Point Associations:
¤ Intersection Point of the GB, TH & SI Meridians
Functions
¤ LV Yang/Heat Rising effecting the head - headache, eye problems, similar to Taiyang which is used more.
¤ Local point for manifestations of heat - pain, inflammation, etc.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 2
Ting Hui
Auditory Convergence
Location
Anterior to the intertragic notch at the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible (located with the
mouth open).
Functions
¤ Ear issues (along with TH 21 & SI 19) - tinnius, otitis media, deafness.
¤ Eliminate wind locally - TMJ disorder, facial paralysis, trigeminal neuralgia, toothache.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 3
Shang Guan
Upper Gate
Location
In a depression directly above ST 7 on the upper border of the zygomatic arch, in front of the ear.
Precautions: No Deep Needle.
Point Associations:
¤ Intersection Point of the GB, TH & ST Meridians
Functions
¤ Local point, usually for headache.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 4
Han Yan
Forehead Fullness
Location
Within the hairline of the temporal region at the junction of the upper 1/4 and lower 3/4 distance between ST 8 and
GB 7.
Point Associations:
¤ Intersection Point o the GB, TH & ST Meridians
Functions
¤ Local Point, usually for headache.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 5
Xuan Lu
Suspended Skull
Location
Within the hairline, midway between ST 8 and GB 7.
Point Associations:
¤ Intersection Point of the GB, TH, ST & LI Meridians
Functions
¤ Local Point, usually for headache.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 6
Xuan Li
Suspended Tuft
Location
Within the hairline at the junction of the lower 1/4 and the upper 3/4 distance between ST 8 and GB 7.
Point Associations:
¤ Intersection Point of the GB, TH, ST & LI Meridians
Functions
¤ Local Point, usually for headache.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 7
Qu Bin
Temporal Hairline Curve
Location
On the head at the crossing point of the vertical posterior border of the temple at a horizontal line through the ear
apex (1 fingerbreadth anterior to TH 20).
Point Associations:
¤ Intersection Point of the GB & UB Meridians
Functions
¤ Local Point, usually for headache.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 8
Shuai Gu
Valley Lead
Location
Superior to the apex of the auricle, 1.5 cun within the hairline (1/2 ear length from the apex).
Point Associations:
¤ Intersection Point of the GB & UB Meridians
Functions
¤ Migraine, one-sided or unilateral headaches and associated nausea, vomiting a/or visual disturbances.
¤ Hangover, eases headache and harmonizes the middle jiao.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 9
Tian Chong
Celestial Hub
Location
0.5 cun posterior to GV 8, 2 cun within the hairline, directly above the posterior border of the auricle.
Precautions: No Moxa
Point Associations:
¤ Intersection Point of the GB & UB Meridians
Functions
¤ Local Point, usually for headache.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 10
Fu Bai
Floating White
Location
At the midpoint of the curve from GB 9 to GB 11, posterior and superior to the mastoid process, at the junction of
the middle 1/3 and upper 1/3 of curved line connecting GB 9 to GB 12.
Point Associations:
¤ Intersection Point of the GB & UB Meridians
Functions
¤ Local Point, usually for headache.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 11
Tou Qiao Yin
Head Portal Yin
Location
Posterior and superior to the mastoid process at the junction of the middle 1/3 and lower 1/3 of a curved line
connecting GB 9 to 12.
Point Associations:
¤ Intersection Point of the GB, UB, SI & TH Meridians
Functions
¤ Local Point, usually for headache.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 12
Wan Gu
Completion Bone
Location
In a depression posterior and inferior to the mastoid process.
Point Associations:
¤ Intersection Point of the GB & UB Meridians
Functions
¤ Dispel exterior & interior wind from the head - tinnitus, tremors in the head, occipital headache, neck rotation
ROM issues.
¤ Regulates and calms the spirit - insomnia.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 13
Ben Shen
Root Spirit
Location
0.5 cun within the hairline of the forehead, 3 cun lateral to GV 24 (junction of medial 2/3 and lateral 1/3 distance
from GV 24 to ST 8).
Point Associations:
¤ Intersection Point of the GB & Yang Wei Meridians
Functions
¤ Local Point, usually for headache.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 14
Yang Bai
Yang White
Location
On the forehead, directly above the pupil, 1 cun above the midpoint of the eyebrow.
Point Associations:
¤ Intersection Point of the GB, ST, TH, LI & Yang Wei Meridians
Functions
¤ Frontal/temporal (ST/TH area) headaches.
¤ Eye issues (direct needle towards eye) - redness, swelling, itching, twitching, etc.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 15
Tou Lin Qi
Head Overlooking Tears
Location
On the head, directly above the pupil, 0.5 cun above the anterior hairline at the midpoint of a line connecting GV
24 to ST 8 (directly above GB 14).
Functions
¤ Excessive tearing from internal or external wind effecting the eyes.
¤ Sinus issues (with GV 23, Yintang a/or LI 20) - sinusitis, rhinitis.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 16
Mu Chuang
Eye Windows
Location
On the head, 1.5 cun posterior to GB 15, 2 cun above the anterior hairline and 2.25 cun lateral to the midline of the
head.
Functions
¤ Local Point.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 17
Zheng Ying
Upright Construction
Location
On the head, 3.5 cun above the anterior hairline and 2.25 cun lateral to the midline of the head (1.5 cun posterior to
GB 16).
Functions
¤ Local Point.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 18
Cheng Ling
Spirit Support
Location
On the head, 5 cun above the anterior hairline and 2.25 cun lateral to the midline of the head (1.5 cun posterior to
GB 17).
Functions
¤ Local Point.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 19
Nao Kong
Brain Hollow
Location
On the head and level with the upper border of the external occipital protruberance or GV 17, 2.25 cun lateral to
the midline of the head (directly above GB 20, level with GV 17).
Functions
¤ Local Point.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 20
Feng Chi
Wind Pool
Location
In a depression between the upper portion of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the trapezius, level with GV 16.
Point Associations:
¤ Intersection Point of the GB, TH, Yang Qiao & Yang Wei Meridians
Functions
¤ Dispel Exterior or Interior Wind - (exterior) - fever/chills, stiff neck; (internal) - paralysis, twitching, tremors,
numbness, dizziness, vertigo.
¤ All issues of the head, brain (seizures, memory, mental/neurological disorders), face, throat and sense organs
(eyes, ears, nose, tongue), headache, especially occipital.
¤ Issues of the neck, shoulders a/or upper back - pain, weakness, stiffness.
¤ Hypertension, especially with LV Yang Rising.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 21
Jian Jing
Shoulder Well
Location
On the shoulder directly above the nipple at the midpoint of a line connecting GV 14 and the acromion at the
highest point of the shoulder.
Precautions: No Needle During Pregnancy, No Needle in Patients with a History of Heart Disease.
Point Associations:
¤ Intersection Point of the GB, TH, ST & Yang Wei Meridians
Functions
¤ Local point for occipital headache, tight trapezius muscles and/or neck/shoulder pain.
¤ Phlegm related issues of the head and neck - embolic stroke, neck lumps, swollen lymph nodes, tumors.
¤ Phlegm related issues of the breast and chest - mastitis, breast abscess, asthma, dyspnea.
¤ Stongly influence Qi downward - useful for rebellious Qi, cough.
¤ Contraindicated in Pregnancy, useful for difficult labor, retained placenta.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 22
Yuan Ye
Armpit Abyss
Location On the midaxillary line when the arm is raised below the axilla in the 5th ICS (directly below HT 1).
Precautions: No Moxa.
Functions
¤ Local Point.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 23
Zhe Jin
Sinew Seat
Location
1 cun anterior to GB 22, level with the nipple in the 5th ICS.
Functions
¤ Local Point.
¤ The Great Compendium indicates GB 23 as the GB Front Mu.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 24
Ri Yue
Sun and Moon
Location
Directly below the nipple in the 7th ICS, 4 cun lateral to the AML.
Point Associations:
¤ GB Front Mu
¤ Intersection Point of the GB, SP & Yang Wei Meridians
Functions
¤ LV & GB issues, especially involving heat and stagnation - gallstones, hepatitis, jaundice.
¤ LV/GB attacking the SP - nausea, vomiting, sour belching, bitter taste, acid reflux.
¤ GB related emotional imbalances - fearfullness, shyness, indecisiveness, timidity, sighing.
¤ The Ling Shu indicates GB 24 (GB Front Mu) & UB 19 (GB Back Shu) for frequent indecisiveness.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 25
Jing Men
Capital Gate
Location
On the lateral side of the abdomen on the lower border of the free end of the 12th rib.
Point Associations:
¤ KD Front Mu
Functions
¤ Local point for pain in the lumbar a/or lateral costal region especially when presenting with a KD deficiency.
¤ KD/SP Issues involving dampness - diarrhea (esp. watery/cold), bloating, abdominal distention.
¤ Diuretic point - urinary retention, difficult urination, edema.
¤ Uterine stones - assists passage.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 26
Dai Mai
Girdling Vessel
Location
Directly below LV 13 at the crossing point of a vertical line through the free end of the 11th rib and a horizontal
line through the umbilicus (level with CV 8).
Point Associations:
¤ Intersection Point of the GB & Dai Mai Meridians
Functions
¤ GB 26, GB 27 & GB 28 are all useful points on the Dai Mai meridian which influences the GB, KD, Chong Mai,
CV & GV Meridians.
¤ GB 26 is most useful for women's issues - leukorrhea from any etiology, gynecological disorders, prolapses,
infertility.
¤ Menstrual related pains, cramping, bloating a/or migraines.
¤ Local point for the lower back and waist.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 27
Wu Shu
Fifth Pivot
Location
On the lateral side of the abdomen, anterior to the ASIS, 3 cun below the level of the umbilicus (lateral to CV 4).
Point Associations:
¤ Intersection Point of the GB & Dai Mai Meridians
Functions
¤ GB 26, GB 27 & GB 28 are all useful points on the Dai Mai meridian which influences the GB, KD, Chong Mai,
CV & GV Meridians.
¤ GB 27 is more useful for male issues - testicular pain a/or retraction, lower abdominal pain, shan disorder.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 28
Wei Dao
Linking Path
Location
Anterior and Inferior to the ASIS, 0.5 cun anterior and inferior to GB 27.
Point Associations:
¤ Intersection Point of the GB & Dai Mai Meridians
Functions
¤ GB 26, GB 27 & GB 28 are all useful points on the Dai Mai meridian which influences the GB, KD, Chong Mai,
CV & GV Meridians.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 29
Ju Liao
Squatting Bone Hole
Location
In a depression at the midpoint between the prominence of the greater trochanter and the ASIS.
Point Associations:
¤ Intersection Point of the GB & Yang Qiao Meridians
Functions
¤ Hip pain, especially with pain radiating from the hips, sciatica.
¤ Shoulder pain, using the opposite joints needling method.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 30
Huan Tiao
Jumping Round
Location
At the junction of the lateral 1/3 and medial 2/3 distance between the prominence of the greater trochanter and the
hiatus of the sacrum (GV 2), (located with the patient in a lateral recumbent position with thigh flexed).
Functions
¤ Sciatica, pain, numbness, atrophy of lower back, hip, buttocks a/or lower limbs.
¤ Bi (painful obstruction) or Wei (flaccidity, weakness) of the leg.
¤ Urticaria, red, itchy skin issues from wind.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 31
Feng Shi
Wind Market
Location
On the midline of the lateral aspect of the thigh, 7 cun above the transverse popliteal crease, when patient is
standing erect with hands close to sides the point is at the tip of their middle finger.
Functions
¤ Lateral and posterior leg issues - sciatica, weakness, numbness, post-stroke symptoms of lower limbs.
¤ Red, itchy, skin disorders from wind a/or dampness anywhere on the body.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 32
Zhong Du
Central River
Location
On the lateral aspect of the thigh, 5 cun above the popliteal crease, 2 cun below GB 31, between the tendons of
vastus lateralis and biceps femoris.
Functions
¤ Local Point.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 33
Xi Yang Guan
Knee Yang Joint
Location
3 cun above GB 34, lateral to the knee joint, in a depression above the external epicondyle of the femur, between
the femur and the tendon of biceps femoris.
Precautions: No Moxa
Functions
¤ Local Point.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 34
Yang Ling Quan
Yang Mound Spring
Location
In a depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.
Point Associations:
¤ He Sea Point
¤ Earth Point
¤ Hui Meeting of the Sinews
¤ Lower He Sea of the GB
Functions
¤ Hui Meeting of the Sinews - useful for treating soft tissue anywhere in the body, contracture, cramping, pain,
spasm, weakness, numbness, paralysis.
¤ Sciatica and issues with the low back, hip, a/or lower limbs, knees.
¤ All disorders of the lateral regions of the body.
¤ Lower He Sea of the GB - effects GB organ, usually with GB Damp-Heat conditions, cholecystitis, hepatitis,
jaundice, nausea, vomiting, bitter taste in mouth, gallstones.
¤ Shao Yang level diseases presenting with alternating chills/fevers, costal pain, bitter taste in mouth.
¤ LV attacking SP - counterflow Qi, nausea, vomiting, indigestion.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 35
Yang Jiao
Yang Intersection
Location
7 cun above the tip of the external malleolus on the posterior border of the fibula, level with GB 36 & UB 58.
Point Associations:
¤ Xi Cleft of the Yang Wei Mai
¤ Intersection Point of the GB & Yang Wei Meridians
Functions
¤ Local Point.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 36
Wai Qiu
Outer Hill
Location
7 cun above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula.
Point Associations:
¤ Xi Cleft Point
Functions
¤ Acute cholecystitis.
¤ Acute painful skin conditions.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 37
Guang Ming
Bright Light
Location
5 cun above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula.
Point Associations:
¤ Luo Connecting
Functions
¤ Eye issues, especially LV related - redness, itching, blurry vision, night blindness, optic nerve atrophy, cataracts.
¤ Lower leg, calf a/or foot problems - dropped foot, edema, atrophy, obstruction.
¤ Headaches effecting the region around the eyes - temporal, infra/supraorbital, migraines.
¤ Breast issues from stagnant LV Qi - pain, insufficient lactation.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 38
Yang Fu
Yang Assistance
Location
4 cun above the tip of the external malleolus, slightly anterior to the anterior border of the fibula between extensor
digitorum longus and peroneous brevis.
Point Associations:
¤ Jing River Point
¤ Fire Point
Functions
¤ Moving point for GB channel issues - pain, heat, stagnation along the channel.
¤ Fire Point - useful for treating the fever period of Shao Yang stage diseases (alternating fever and chills).
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 39
Jue Gu
Suspended Bell
Location
3 cun above the tip of the external malleolus in a depression between the posterior border of the fibula and the
tendons of peroneous longus and brevis.
Point Associations:
¤ Hui Meeting of the Marrow
Functions
¤ Hui Meeting of the Marrow - excess or deficiency conditions effecting the bone marrow, ligaments, tendons,
muscles a/or bones - pain, spasms, numbness, weakness.
¤ Chronic Bi or Wei syndromes especially with KD Deficiency - thought to strenghthen immunity.
¤ Neck issues, stiffness, arthritis, strain, sprain, whiplash, headache.
¤ Descends rising LV/GB heat - dizziness, tinnitus.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 40
Qiu Xu
Hill Ruins
Location
Anterior and inferior to the external malleolus in a depression on the lateral side of the tendon of extensor
digitorum longus.
Point Associations:
¤ Yuan Source Point
Functions
¤ Local point for issues of the lower limbs a/or ankles - weakness, paralysis, atrophy.
¤ Wrist issues using the cross joints needling method.
¤ Chronic malaria where chills are predominant.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 41
Zu Lin Qi
Foot Overlooking Tears
Location
Posterior to the 4th metatarsophalangeal joint in a depression lateral to the tendon of extensor digiti minimi.
Point Associations:
¤ Shu Stream Point
¤ Wood Point
¤ Master Point of the Dai Mai coupled with TH 5(Yang Wei Mai Master)
Functions
¤ Moves LV Qi - menstrual/breast disorders, distal point for headaches (lateral or migraines - classical mentioned
for occipital or vertex).
¤ As the name indicates - "foot overlooking tears," useful for eye problems, redness, swelling and lacrimation
issues, tearing, excessive lacrimation.
¤ Local point for lateral foot issues - pain, cramping.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 42
Di Wu Hui
Earth Fivefold Convergence
Location
Posterior to the 4th metatarsophalangeal joint between the 4th and 5th metatarsals on the medial side of the tendon
of extensor digiti minimi.
Precautions: No Moxa
Functions
¤ Local Point.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 43
Xia Xi
Pinched Ravine
Location
On the dorsum of the foot between the 4th and 5th toes, proximal to the margin of the web at the junction of the red
and white skin.
Point Associations:
¤ Ying Spring Point
¤ Water Point
Functions
¤ Ying Spring Point - clears heat from the entire channel.
¤ Effects opposite end of the channel - headaches, dizziness, tinnitus, eye a/or ear pain.
¤ GB Damp Heat stag. in the channel - swelling in axillary region, lateral costal pain, breast abscesses, knee pain.
Gall Bladder Meridian - GB 44
Zu Qiao Yin
Foot Portal Yin
Location
0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail on the lateral side of the 4th toe.
Point Associations:
¤ Jing Well Point
¤ Metal Point
Functions
¤ Insomnia especially with nightmares - LV/GB heat rising to effect the HT (fullness below the heart).
¤ Issues with the sense organs (eyes, ears, nose, mouth, tongue) related to excesses a/or stagnation - pain,
inflammation, speech disorders, stiff tongue.