VESÍCOLA BILIAR
Português: Meridiano da Vesícula Biliar
Inglês: Gall Bladder Meridian
Japonês: Tan Kei
Chinês: Dan ou Tan Ching
Italiano: Canale Vescica Biliare
VB1 - GB1 - Dô Shi Lyô - Tong Zi Liao, Tung Tzu Liao - VB1
VB2 - GB2 - Chô E - Ting Hui - VB2
VB3 - GB3 - Kaku Shu Jin - Shang Guan, Ke zhu Ren - VB3
VB4 - GB4 - Ga Nen - Han Yan, Han Yen - VB4
VB5 - GB5 - Ken Lo - Xuan Lu, Hsuan Lu - VB5
VB6 - GB6 - Ken Li - Xuan Li, Hsuan Li - VB6
VB7 - GB7 - Kyoku Bin - Qu Bin, Chu Pin - VB7
VB8 - GB8 - Sok Koku - Shuai Gu, Shuai Ku - VB8
VB9 - GB9 - Ten Shô - Tian Chong, Tien Chong - VB9
VB10 - GB10 - Fu Haku - Fu Bai, Fu Pai - VB10
VB11 - GB11 - Atama no Kyô In - Tou Qiao Yin, Tou Chiao Yin - VB11
VB12 - GB12 - Kan Kotsu - Wan Gu, Wan Ku - VB12
VB13 - GB13 - Hon Shin - Ben Shen, Pen Shen - VB13
VB14 - GB14 - Yô Haku - Yang Bai, Yang Pai - VB14
VB15 - GB15 - Atama no Linkyû - Tou Lin Qi, Tou Lin Chi - VB15
VB16 - GB16 - Moku Sô - Mu Chuang - VB16
VB17 - GB17 - Shô Ei - Zheng Ying, Cheng Ying - VB17
VB18 - GB18 - Shô Lei - Cheng Ling - VB18
VB19 - GB19 - Nô Ku - Nao Kong, Nao Kung - VB19
VB20 - GB20 - Fû Chi - Feng Chi, Feng Chih - VB20
VB21 - GB21 - Ken Sei - Jian Jing, Chien Ching - VB21
VB22 - GB22 - En Eki - Yuan Ye, Yuan Yeh - VB22
VB23 - GB23 - Chô Kin - Zhe Jin, Che Chin - VB23
VB24 - GB24 - Jitsu Getsu - Ri Yue, Jih Yueh - VB24
VB25 - GB25 - Kei Mon - Jing Men, Ching Men - VB25
VB26 - GB26 - Tai Myaku - Dai Mai, Tai Mo - VB26
VB27 - GB27 - Go Sû - Wu Shu - VB27
VB28 - GB28 - I Dô - Wei Dao, Wei Tao - VB28
VB29 - GB29 - Kyo Lyô - Ju Liao, Chu Liao - VB29
VB30 - GB30 - Kan Chô - Huan Tiao - VB30
VB31 - GB31 - Fû Shi - Feng Shi, Feng Shih - VB31
VB32 - GB32 - Chû Toku - Zhong Du, Chung Tu - VB32
VB33 - GB33 - Ashi no Yô Kan - Xi Yang Guan, Tsu Yang Kuan - VB33
VB34 - GB34 - Yô Lyô Sen - Yang Ling Quan, Yang Ling Chuan - VB34
VB35 - GB35 - Yô Kô - Yang Jiao, Yang Chiao - VB35
VB36 - GB36 - Gai Kyû - Wai Qui, Wai Chiu - VB36
VB37 - GB37 - Kô Mei - Guang Ming, Kuang Ming - VB37
VB38 - GB38 - Yô Ho - Yang Fu - VB38
VB39 - GB39 - Ken Shô - Xuan Zhong, Hsuan Chung - VB39
VB40 - GB40 - Kyû kyo - Qiu Xu, Chiu Hsu - VB40
VB41 - GB41 - Ashi no Lin Kyû - Zu Lin Qi, Tsu Lin Chi - VB41
VB42 - GB42 - Chi Go E - Di Wu Hui, Ti Wu Hui - VB42
VB43 - GB43 - Kyô Kei - Jia Xi, Hsia His - VB43
VB44 - GB44 - Ashi no Kyô In - Zu Qiao Yin, Tsu Chiao Yin - VB44
Meridiano: XI.
Total de Pontos: 44.
Horário Pico: 19:00h ~ 21:00h.
Fluxo: Cabeça -> Pés
1. Trajeto interno e externo:
O meridiano começa no ângulo lateral do olho e cruza a têmpora. Toma sentido ascendente até a fronte, e desce pela região posterior da orelha onde no ponto VB20. Vai para a região cervical (VG14), segue para a região supraclavicular até o E12, penetra no tórax, atravessa o diafragma, entrando no Fígado e Vesícula biliar, segue pelos flancos, contorna os genitais e segue para o quadril, região sacra, descendo pela face lateral da coxa, joelho, perna e termina no 4º dedo do pé.
2. Meridianos Secundários:
Meridiano Tendinomuscular: origina-se na extremidade do 4º dedo do pé, no ponto VB44.
Meridiano Luo Longitudinal e o Transversal: originam-se na perna, no ponto VB37.
Sintomas do meridiano: impotência funcional e dor muscular no trajeto, lombalgia, parestesia na face lateral da coxa e da perna.
Sintomas de alterações energéticas: dor torácica, vômitos, boca amarga, dor nos flancos,
discinesia biliar, dor na cintura.
É utilizado no tratamento: das afecções de orelha, nuca, cabeça, nariz, olhos, garganta, região costal, Figado, Vesícula Biliar, colédoco e doenças febris.
Pontos
VB1 • GB1 • Dô Shi Lyô • Tong Zi Liao ou Tung Tzu Liao • VB1 • Pupil Bone Hole.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Small Intestine and Triple Energizer Channels.
Location: (1) On the lateral face, 0.5 cun lateral to the outer canthus of the eye. (2) About 1 cm lateral to the lateral corner of the eye.
> Benefits the Eyes, Expels Wind, Clears Heat.
> Eye Deviation • Eye Disorders • Headache • Lacrimation • Mouth Deviation • Optic Nerve Atrophy • Visual Disturbances •
VB2 • GB2 • Chô E • Ting Hui • VB2 • Auditory Convergence.
Location: (1) With the mouth open, in the depression anterior to the auricular intertragic notch. (2) Directly anterior to the tragal incisure of the ear.
> Benefits the Ears, Activates the Channel, Expels Wind, Clears Heat, Alleviates Pain.
> Deafness • Ear Disorders • Eye Deviation • Facial Muscle Paralysis • Hemiplegia • Jaw Disorders • Mouth Deviation • Parotitis • Tinnitus • Toothache • .
Inglês: Gall Bladder Meridian
Japonês: Tan Kei
Chinês: Dan ou Tan Ching
Italiano: Canale Vescica Biliare
VB1 - GB1 - Dô Shi Lyô - Tong Zi Liao, Tung Tzu Liao - VB1
VB2 - GB2 - Chô E - Ting Hui - VB2
VB3 - GB3 - Kaku Shu Jin - Shang Guan, Ke zhu Ren - VB3
VB4 - GB4 - Ga Nen - Han Yan, Han Yen - VB4
VB5 - GB5 - Ken Lo - Xuan Lu, Hsuan Lu - VB5
VB6 - GB6 - Ken Li - Xuan Li, Hsuan Li - VB6
VB7 - GB7 - Kyoku Bin - Qu Bin, Chu Pin - VB7
VB8 - GB8 - Sok Koku - Shuai Gu, Shuai Ku - VB8
VB9 - GB9 - Ten Shô - Tian Chong, Tien Chong - VB9
VB10 - GB10 - Fu Haku - Fu Bai, Fu Pai - VB10
VB11 - GB11 - Atama no Kyô In - Tou Qiao Yin, Tou Chiao Yin - VB11
VB12 - GB12 - Kan Kotsu - Wan Gu, Wan Ku - VB12
VB13 - GB13 - Hon Shin - Ben Shen, Pen Shen - VB13
VB14 - GB14 - Yô Haku - Yang Bai, Yang Pai - VB14
VB15 - GB15 - Atama no Linkyû - Tou Lin Qi, Tou Lin Chi - VB15
VB16 - GB16 - Moku Sô - Mu Chuang - VB16
VB17 - GB17 - Shô Ei - Zheng Ying, Cheng Ying - VB17
VB18 - GB18 - Shô Lei - Cheng Ling - VB18
VB19 - GB19 - Nô Ku - Nao Kong, Nao Kung - VB19
VB20 - GB20 - Fû Chi - Feng Chi, Feng Chih - VB20
VB21 - GB21 - Ken Sei - Jian Jing, Chien Ching - VB21
VB22 - GB22 - En Eki - Yuan Ye, Yuan Yeh - VB22
VB23 - GB23 - Chô Kin - Zhe Jin, Che Chin - VB23
VB24 - GB24 - Jitsu Getsu - Ri Yue, Jih Yueh - VB24
VB25 - GB25 - Kei Mon - Jing Men, Ching Men - VB25
VB26 - GB26 - Tai Myaku - Dai Mai, Tai Mo - VB26
VB27 - GB27 - Go Sû - Wu Shu - VB27
VB28 - GB28 - I Dô - Wei Dao, Wei Tao - VB28
VB29 - GB29 - Kyo Lyô - Ju Liao, Chu Liao - VB29
VB30 - GB30 - Kan Chô - Huan Tiao - VB30
VB31 - GB31 - Fû Shi - Feng Shi, Feng Shih - VB31
VB32 - GB32 - Chû Toku - Zhong Du, Chung Tu - VB32
VB33 - GB33 - Ashi no Yô Kan - Xi Yang Guan, Tsu Yang Kuan - VB33
VB34 - GB34 - Yô Lyô Sen - Yang Ling Quan, Yang Ling Chuan - VB34
VB35 - GB35 - Yô Kô - Yang Jiao, Yang Chiao - VB35
VB36 - GB36 - Gai Kyû - Wai Qui, Wai Chiu - VB36
VB37 - GB37 - Kô Mei - Guang Ming, Kuang Ming - VB37
VB38 - GB38 - Yô Ho - Yang Fu - VB38
VB39 - GB39 - Ken Shô - Xuan Zhong, Hsuan Chung - VB39
VB40 - GB40 - Kyû kyo - Qiu Xu, Chiu Hsu - VB40
VB41 - GB41 - Ashi no Lin Kyû - Zu Lin Qi, Tsu Lin Chi - VB41
VB42 - GB42 - Chi Go E - Di Wu Hui, Ti Wu Hui - VB42
VB43 - GB43 - Kyô Kei - Jia Xi, Hsia His - VB43
VB44 - GB44 - Ashi no Kyô In - Zu Qiao Yin, Tsu Chiao Yin - VB44
Meridiano: XI.
Total de Pontos: 44.
Horário Pico: 19:00h ~ 21:00h.
Fluxo: Cabeça -> Pés
1. Trajeto interno e externo:
O meridiano começa no ângulo lateral do olho e cruza a têmpora. Toma sentido ascendente até a fronte, e desce pela região posterior da orelha onde no ponto VB20. Vai para a região cervical (VG14), segue para a região supraclavicular até o E12, penetra no tórax, atravessa o diafragma, entrando no Fígado e Vesícula biliar, segue pelos flancos, contorna os genitais e segue para o quadril, região sacra, descendo pela face lateral da coxa, joelho, perna e termina no 4º dedo do pé.
2. Meridianos Secundários:
Meridiano Tendinomuscular: origina-se na extremidade do 4º dedo do pé, no ponto VB44.
Meridiano Luo Longitudinal e o Transversal: originam-se na perna, no ponto VB37.
Sintomas do meridiano: impotência funcional e dor muscular no trajeto, lombalgia, parestesia na face lateral da coxa e da perna.
Sintomas de alterações energéticas: dor torácica, vômitos, boca amarga, dor nos flancos,
discinesia biliar, dor na cintura.
É utilizado no tratamento: das afecções de orelha, nuca, cabeça, nariz, olhos, garganta, região costal, Figado, Vesícula Biliar, colédoco e doenças febris.
Pontos
VB1 • GB1 • Dô Shi Lyô • Tong Zi Liao ou Tung Tzu Liao • VB1 • Pupil Bone Hole.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Small Intestine and Triple Energizer Channels.
Location: (1) On the lateral face, 0.5 cun lateral to the outer canthus of the eye. (2) About 1 cm lateral to the lateral corner of the eye.
> Benefits the Eyes, Expels Wind, Clears Heat.
> Eye Deviation • Eye Disorders • Headache • Lacrimation • Mouth Deviation • Optic Nerve Atrophy • Visual Disturbances •
VB2 • GB2 • Chô E • Ting Hui • VB2 • Auditory Convergence.
Location: (1) With the mouth open, in the depression anterior to the auricular intertragic notch. (2) Directly anterior to the tragal incisure of the ear.
> Benefits the Ears, Activates the Channel, Expels Wind, Clears Heat, Alleviates Pain.
> Deafness • Ear Disorders • Eye Deviation • Facial Muscle Paralysis • Hemiplegia • Jaw Disorders • Mouth Deviation • Parotitis • Tinnitus • Toothache • .
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VB3 • GB3 • Kaku Shu Jin • Shang Guan ou Ke zhu Ren • VB3 • Upper Gate.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Triple Energizer and Stomach Channels.
Location: (1) On the lateral face, anterior to the ear, on the upper border of the zygomatic arch. (2) On the superior surface of the malar arch between the anterior temporal hairline and GB1.
> Expels Wind, Activates the Channel, Benefits the Ears, Alleviates Pain.
> Aversion to Wind and Cold • Deafness • Facial Pain • Headache • Mouth and Eye Deviation • Tinnitus • Toothache •
VB4 • GB4 • Ga Nen • Han Yan ou Han Yen • VB4 • Suspended Fullness.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Triple Energizer, Large Intestine and Stomach Channels.
Location: (1) In the temporal region, posterior to the hairline, at the junction of the upper quarter and lower three-quarters of the distance between ST8 and GB7. (2) About ¼ of the way from ST8 to GB7.
> Expels Wind, Activates the Channel, Clears Heat, Alleviates Pain.
> Facial Muscle Paralysis • Joint Wind with Sweating • One Sided Headache • Outer Canthus Pain • Temporal Headache • Tinnitus • Visual Dizziness • Wrist Pain •
VB5 • GB5 • Ken Lo • Xuan Lu ou Hsuan Lu • VB5 • Suspended Skull.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Triple Energizer, Large Intestine and Stomach Channels.
Location: (1) In the temporal region, posterior to the hairline, midway between ST8 and GB7. (2) Halfway between ST8 and GB7.
> Expels Wind, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain, Clears Heat.
> Epistaxis • Headache • One Sided Headache • Outer Canthus Pain • Rhinitis • Toothache •
VB6 • GB6 • Ken Li • Xuan Li ou Hsuan Li • VB6 • Suspended Tuft.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Triple Energizer, Large Intestine and Stomach Channels.
Location: (1) In the temporal region, posterior to the hairline, 2 cun inferior to GB4 on the curved line connecting ST8 and GB7. (2) About ¼ of the way from GB7 to ST8.
> Expels Wind, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain, Clears Heat.
> Facial Redness and Swelling • Fever with Absence of Sweating • Headache • One Sided Headache • Outer Canthus Pain •
VB7 • GB7 • Kyoku Bin • Qu Bin ou Chu Pin • VB7 • Temporal Hairline Curve.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Bladder Channel.
Location: (1) Within the hariline, anterior and superior to the auricle, about 1 cun anterior to TE20. (2) In the temporal area on the anterior hairline at the level of TE20.
> Expels Wind, Benefits the Mouth and Jaw.
> Cheek and Submandible Swelling • Facial Tetany • Headache •
VB8 • GB8 • Sok Koku • Shuai Gu ou Shuai Ku • VB8 • Valley Lead.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Bladder Channel.
Location: (1) 1.5 cun superior to the auricular apex and directly above TE20. (2) About 3 cm superior to the upper tip of the ear (TE20).
> Expels Wind, Harmonizes the Diaphragm, Treats Effects of Alcohol Intoxication, Harmonizes the Stomach, Alleviates Vomiting, Benefits the Head, Alleviates Pain. > Heaviness of the Head • One Sided Headache • Temporal Headache • Vertigo • .
VB3 • GB3 • Kaku Shu Jin • Shang Guan ou Ke zhu Ren • VB3 • Upper Gate.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Triple Energizer and Stomach Channels.
Location: (1) On the lateral face, anterior to the ear, on the upper border of the zygomatic arch. (2) On the superior surface of the malar arch between the anterior temporal hairline and GB1.
> Expels Wind, Activates the Channel, Benefits the Ears, Alleviates Pain.
> Aversion to Wind and Cold • Deafness • Facial Pain • Headache • Mouth and Eye Deviation • Tinnitus • Toothache •
VB4 • GB4 • Ga Nen • Han Yan ou Han Yen • VB4 • Suspended Fullness.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Triple Energizer, Large Intestine and Stomach Channels.
Location: (1) In the temporal region, posterior to the hairline, at the junction of the upper quarter and lower three-quarters of the distance between ST8 and GB7. (2) About ¼ of the way from ST8 to GB7.
> Expels Wind, Activates the Channel, Clears Heat, Alleviates Pain.
> Facial Muscle Paralysis • Joint Wind with Sweating • One Sided Headache • Outer Canthus Pain • Temporal Headache • Tinnitus • Visual Dizziness • Wrist Pain •
VB5 • GB5 • Ken Lo • Xuan Lu ou Hsuan Lu • VB5 • Suspended Skull.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Triple Energizer, Large Intestine and Stomach Channels.
Location: (1) In the temporal region, posterior to the hairline, midway between ST8 and GB7. (2) Halfway between ST8 and GB7.
> Expels Wind, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain, Clears Heat.
> Epistaxis • Headache • One Sided Headache • Outer Canthus Pain • Rhinitis • Toothache •
VB6 • GB6 • Ken Li • Xuan Li ou Hsuan Li • VB6 • Suspended Tuft.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Triple Energizer, Large Intestine and Stomach Channels.
Location: (1) In the temporal region, posterior to the hairline, 2 cun inferior to GB4 on the curved line connecting ST8 and GB7. (2) About ¼ of the way from GB7 to ST8.
> Expels Wind, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain, Clears Heat.
> Facial Redness and Swelling • Fever with Absence of Sweating • Headache • One Sided Headache • Outer Canthus Pain •
VB7 • GB7 • Kyoku Bin • Qu Bin ou Chu Pin • VB7 • Temporal Hairline Curve.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Bladder Channel.
Location: (1) Within the hariline, anterior and superior to the auricle, about 1 cun anterior to TE20. (2) In the temporal area on the anterior hairline at the level of TE20.
> Expels Wind, Benefits the Mouth and Jaw.
> Cheek and Submandible Swelling • Facial Tetany • Headache •
VB8 • GB8 • Sok Koku • Shuai Gu ou Shuai Ku • VB8 • Valley Lead.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Bladder Channel.
Location: (1) 1.5 cun superior to the auricular apex and directly above TE20. (2) About 3 cm superior to the upper tip of the ear (TE20).
> Expels Wind, Harmonizes the Diaphragm, Treats Effects of Alcohol Intoxication, Harmonizes the Stomach, Alleviates Vomiting, Benefits the Head, Alleviates Pain. > Heaviness of the Head • One Sided Headache • Temporal Headache • Vertigo • .
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VB9 • GB9 • Ten Shô • Tian Chong ou Tien Chong • VB9 • Celestial Hub.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Bladder Channel.
Location: (1) Posterior and superior to the auricular border and 0.5 cun posterior to GB8. (2) About 1 cm posterior to GB8.
> Clears Gall Bladder Channel Heat, Calms the Spirit, Pacifies Fright.
> Epilepsy • Fear and Fright • Gum Pain and Swelling • Headache • Mania • Toothache •
VB10 • GB10 • Fu Haku • Fu Bai ou Fu Pai • VB10 • Floating White.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Bladder Channel.
Location: (1) In the temporal region, posterior to the auricle and superior to the mastoid process, at the junction of the upper and middle thirds of a curved line connecting GB9 and GB12. (2) About 1/3 of the way from GB9 to GB12 on the posterior hairline behind the ear.
> Clears the Head, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain, Benefits the Neck Region, Benefits Hearing.
> Deafness • Headache • Neck Pain and Stiffness • Tinnitus •
VB11 • GB11 • Atama no Kyô In • Tou Qiao Yin ou Tou Chiao Yin • VB11 • Head Portal Yin.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Bladder Channel.
Location: (1) In the temporal region, posterior to the auricle and superior to the mastoid process, at the junction of the middle and lower thirds of a curved line connecting GB9 and GB12. (2) About 1/3 of the way from GB12 to GB9 on the posterior hairline.
> Clears the Head, Activates the Channel, Clears the Sense Organs, Alleviates Pain, Resolves Gall Bladder Channel Damp Heat.
> Agitation and Heat of the Hands and Feet • Bitter Taste • Deafness • Ear Pain • Eye Pain • Four Limbs Contraction • Headache • Neck Pain and Stiffness • Stiff Tongue • Tinnitus •
VB12 • GB12 • Kan Kotsu • Wan Gu ou Wan Ku • VB12 • Completion Bone.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Bladder Channel.
Location: (1) In the temporal region, in the depression posterior and inferior to the mastoid process, at the level of the inferior ridge of the auricle. (2) Halfway between the mastoid notch and the tip of the mastoid process of the temporal bone.
> Expels Wind, Calms the Spirit, Benefits the Head, Alleviates Pain.
> Cheek Swelling • Dark Urine • Ear Disorders • Headache • Insomnia • Mouth and Eye Deviation • Neck Pain and Stiffness • Throat Pain • Toothache •
VB13 • GB13 • Hon Shin • Ben Shen ou Pen Shen • VB13 • Root Spirit.
Meeting point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel.
Location: (1) In the frontal region, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, on a sagittal line ascending from the lateral canthus of the eye. (2) About 1/3 of the way from ST8 to GV24.
> Expels Wind, Transforms Phlegm, Treats Epilepsy, Clears and Drains the Gall Bladder, Clears and Drains the Liver, Calms the Spirit, Strengthens the Will.
> Chest Pain • Epilepsy • Headache • Neck Pain and Stiffness • Visual Dizziness •
VB14 • GB14 • Yô Haku • Yang Bai ou Yang Pai • VB14 • Yang White.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Stomach and Large Intestine Channels and Yang Linking Vessel.
Location: (1) In the frontal region, 1 cun superior to the eyebrow, aligned with the pupil when the eyes are focused forward. (2) Directly superior to the pupil, about 2 cm above superciliary arch.
> Expels Wind, Benefits the Eyes, Benefits the Head, Alleviates Pain.
> Dizziness • Eye Disorders • Eyelid Itching • Eyelid Spasm • Facial Muscle Paralysis • Headache Frontal • Lacrimation • Lacrimation upon Wind Exposure • Ptosis • Supraorbital Neuralgia • Vertigo • Visual Disturbances •
VB15 • GB15 • Atama no Linkyû • Tou Lin Qi ou Tou Lin Chi • VB15 • Head Overlooking Tears.
Meeting point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Bladder Channel and Yang Linking Vessel.
Location: (1) In the frontal region, 0.5 cun within the hairline, aligned with the pupil when the eyes are focused forward. (2) On the 3rd cranial line, 1cm behind the anterior hairline.
> Expels Wind, Benefits the Nose and Eyes, Benefits the Head, Alleviates Pain, Calms the Spirit, Strengthens the Will.
> Aversion to Wind and Cold • Epilepsy • Eye Pain • Headache • Lacrimation upon Wind Exposure • Nasal Congestion • Outer Canthus Pain • Visual Dizziness • Windstroke •
VB16 • GB16 • Moku Sô • Mu Chuang • VB16 • Eye Window.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel.
Location: (1) In the frontal region, 1.5 cun posterior to GB15 and 3 cun lateral to the mid-sagittal line. (2) About 1/5 fo the way from GB15 to GB19.
> Expels Wind, Alleviates Pain, Benefits the Ears, Benefits the Eyes.
> Eye Pain and Redness with Swelling • Headache • Myopia • Visual Dizziness •
VB17 • GB17 • Shô Ei • Zheng Ying ou Cheng Ying • VB17 • Upright Construction.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel.
Location: (1) In the frontal region, 1.5 cun posterior to GB16, on the line connecting GB15 and GB20. (2) About 2/5 of the way from GB15 to GB19.
> Benefits the Head, Pacifies the Stomach, Alleviates Pain.
> Dizziness • Headache One-Sided • Toothache • Visual Dizziness •
VB18 • GB18 • Shô Lei • Cheng Ling • VB18 • Spirit Container.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel.
Location: (1) In the parietal region, 1.5 cun posterior to GB17 and 3 cun lateral to GV20. (2) Halfway between GB17 and GB19.
> Benefits the Head, Expels Wind, Clears Heat, Alleviates Pain.
> Epistaxis • Headache • Nasal Congestion • Rhinitis •
VB19 • GB19 • Nô Ku • Nao Kong ou Nao Kung • VB19 • Brain Hollow.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel.
Location: (1) In the occipital region, 2.25 cun lateral to the posterior midline, at the level of the upper border of the external occipital protuberance. (2) On the 3rd cranial line at the level of GV17.
> Benefits the Head, Expels Wind, Alleviates Pain, Clears the Sense Organs, Cools Fire, Regulates the Gall Bladder, Regulates Qi and Blood, Clears Heat, Expels Wind.
> Dizziness • Eye Pain • Headache • Neck Pain and Stiffness •
VB20 • GB20 • Fû Chi • Feng Chi ou Feng Chih • VB20 • Wind Pool.
Meeting Point on Gall Bladder Channel with the Triple Energizer Channel, Yang Linking and Yang Motility Vessels.
Location: (1) At the posterior head, at the junction of the occipital and nuchal regions, in the depression between the origins of Sternocleidomastoid and Trapezius muscles. (2) About 1/3 of the way from GB12 to GV16.
> Expels Wind, Benefits the Head, Clears the Sense Organs, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain, Benefits the Eyes, Regulates Qi and Blood.
> Back Pain • Deafness • Dizziness • Eye Disorders • Fever • Headache • Headache Midline • Hearing Loss • Hemiplegia • Hypertension • Insomnia • Nasal Congestion • Neck Nodular Growths • Neck Pain • Neck Stiffness • Respiratory Disorders • Seizures • Shoulder Pain • Tinnitus • Urticaria • Vertigo • Visual Disturbances •
VB21 • GB21 • Ken Sei • Jian Jing ou Chien Ching • VB21 • Shoulder Well.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Triple Energizer and Stomach Channels.
Location: (1) In the suprascapular region, midway between the tip of the acromion process and below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7). (2) Halfway between the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra and the acromion.
Contraindication: Do Not Needle If Pregnancy or Heart Disease is known or suspected.
> Regulates Qi, Transforms Phlegm, Benefits the Breasts, Dissipates Nodules, Expedites Labor and Delivery, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain.
> Arm Motor Impairment • Back Pain • Dyspnea • Hemiplegia • Labor Difficult • Lactation Insufficient • Mastitis • Neck Pain • Neck Stiffness • Shoulder Pain • Skin Disorders • Uterine Bleeding Abnormal • Windstroke •
VB22 • GB22 • En Eki • Yuan Ye ou Yuan Yeh • VB22 • Armpit Abyss.
Location: (1) On the lateral chest wall, on the midaxillary line, 3 cun inferior to the axillary fold. (2) On the axillary line, halfway between HT1 and SP21.
> Regulates Qi, Benefits the Axilla, Unbinds the Chest.
> Axillary Adenopathy • Axillary Edema • Chest Fullness • Lateral Costal Region Pain •
VB23 • GB23 • Chô Kin • Zhe Jin ou Che Chin • VB23 • Sinew Seat.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Bladder Channel. Secondary Front Mu Point for the Gall Bladder.
Location: (1) On the lateral chest wall, on the 4th intercostal space, 1 cun anterior to GB22. (2) Halfway between GB22 and SP18.
> Unbinds the Chest, Regulates Lower Burner Qi, Lowers Rebellion.
> Chest Fullness • Dyspnea • Gastroesophageal Reflux • Hiccough • Insomnia • Jaundice • Vomiting •
VB24 • GB24 • Jitsu Getsu • Ri Yue ou Jih Yueh • VB24 • Sun and Moon.
Front Mu Point of the Gall Bladder that connects with Back Shu BL19.
Location: (1) On the anterior chest midclavicular line at the level of the seventh intercostal space. (2) On the 4th anterior line (mammary line) in the 7th intercostal area.
> Regulates the Gall Bladder, Lowers Rebellious Qi, Resolves Damp Heat, Spreads Liver Qi, Regulates the Middle Burner.
> Abdominal Distention • Digestive Disturbances • Gastroesophageal Reflux • Hepatobiliary Disorders • Jaundice • Lateral Costal Region Pain • Lumbar Pain • Vomiting •
VB25 • GB25 • Kei Mon • Jing Men ou Ching Men • VB25 • Capital Gate.
Front Mu Point of the Kidneys that connects with Back Shu BL23.
Location: (1) On the lateral abdomen at the lower border of the free end of the twelfth rib. (2) At the tip of the 12th costal bone.
> Tonifies the Kidneys, Regulates the Spleen, Strengthens the Lumbar Region, Opens and Regulates the Water Passages, Regulates the Intestines.
> Abdominal Distention • Back Pain • Borborygmus • Diarrhea • Failure of the Water Passages to Flow • Lateral Costal Region •
VB26 • GB26 • Tai Myaku • Dai Mai ou Tai Mo • VB26 • Girdling Vessel.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Girdling Vessel.
Location: (1) On the midaxillary line, superior to the iliac crest, at the level of the umbilicus. (2) Directly inferior to LR13 at the level of CV8.
> Regulates the Girdling Vessel, Regulates Menstruation, Activates the Channel, Drains Damp, Stops Leucorrhea, Alleviates Pain.
> Abdominal Pain • Amenorrhea • Cystitis • Endometriosis • Hernia • Hypochondriac Region Pain • Intestinal Disorders • Leukorrhea • Lumbar Pain • Menses Irregular • Uterine Prolapse •
VB27 • GB27 • Go Sû • Wu Shu • VB27 • Fifth Pivot.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Girdling Vessel.
Location: (1) In the inguinal region, medial to the anterior superior iliac spine, 3 cun inferior to the level of the umbilicus. (2) On the anterior ridge of the iliac crest, 2cm superior to the superior anterior iliac spine.
> Regulates the Girdling Vessel, Regulates the Lower Burner, Transforms Stagnation.
> Abdominal Pain • Constipation • Endometriosis • Hernia • Leukorrhea • Lumbar Pain • Orchitis • Scrotal Conditions •
VB28 • GB28 • I Dô • Wei Dao ou Wei Tao • VB28 • Linking Path.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Girdling Vessel.
Location: (1) In the inguinal region, 0.5 cun inferior to the anterior superior iliac spine, at the anterior margin of the ilium. (2) On the anterior ridge of the iliac crest about 1cm superior to the superior anterior iliac spine.
> Regulates the Girdling Vessel, Regulates the Lower Burner, Transforms Stagnation.
> Back Pain • Leukorrhea • Lower Abdominal Pain • Lumbar Pain • Uterine Prolapse •
VB29 • GB29 • Kyo Lyô • Ju Liao ou Chu Liao • VB29 • Squatting Bone Hole.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Yang Motility Vessel.
Location: (1) At the hip, midway between the anterior superior iliac spine and the greater trochanter. GB29 is located with patient in the lateral recumbent position with the thigh flexed slightly. (2) Halfway between the superior anterior iliac spine and the greater trochanter.
> Activates the Channel, Benefits the Hip Joint, Alleviates Pain, Strengthens the Lumbar Region, Clears Heat, Drains Damp.
> Cystitis • Diarrhea • Endometriosis • Leg Pain • Leg Paralysis • Lumbar Pain • Orchitis • Paralysis • Sciatica •
VB30 • GB30 • Kan Chô • Huan Tiao • VB30 • Jumping Round.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Bladder Channel.
Location: (1) In the gluteal region, one third the distance from the greater trochanter to the sacral hiatus. Locate GB30 with the patient in the lateral recumbent position with the thigh flexed slightly. (2) About 2 cm superior to the vertex of the greater trochanter.
> Activates the Channel, Benefits the Hip and Leg, Dispels Wind Damp, Alleviates Pain.
> Edema • Groin Pain • Hemiplegia • Hip Pain • Leg Muscle Atrophy • Leg Pain • Leg Paralysis • Lumbar Pain • Sciatica • Skin Disorders • Thigh Pain •
VB31 • GB31 • Fû Shi • Feng Shi ou Feng Shih • VB31 • Wind Market.
Location: (1) On the midline of the lateral thigh, 7 cun superior to the popliteal crease. GB31 can also be located directly inferior to the tip of the middle finger when patient is standing and the arm is extended along the thigh. (2) About 2 cm inferior to the midpoint between the inferior ridge of the superior anterior iliac spine and the inferior ridge of the lateral epicondyle of the femur.
> Expels Wind, Alleviates Itching, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain.
> Headache • Hemiplegia • Itching • Leg Muscle Atrophy • Leg Muscle Weakness • Leg Pain • Leg Paralysis • Lumbar Pain • Sciatica • Urticaria •
VB32 • GB32 • Chû Toku • Zhong Du ou Chung Tu • VB32 • Central River.
Location: (1) On the midline of the lateral thigh, 5 cun superior to the popliteal crease. (2) About ¼ of the way from the lateral epicondyle of the femur and the superior anterior iliac spine.
> Expels Wind, Activates the Channel, Drains Damp, Dispels Cold, Alleviates Pain.
> Hemiplagia • Lower Limb Atrophy • Lower Limb Numbness • Sciatica •
VB33 • GB33 • Ashi no Yô Kan • Xi Yang Guan ou Tsu Yang Kuan • VB33 • Knee Yang Gate.
Location: (1) On the lateral side of the knee, superior to the jointline, in a depression between biceps femoris tendon and the lateral condyle of the femur. (2) Directly superior to the lateral epicondyle of the femur on the anterior ridge of the ilio-tibial tract.
> Relaxes the Tendons, Dispels Wind Damp, Benefits the Joints.
> Knee Disorders • Leg Numbness • Leg Paralysis •
VB34 • GB34 • Yô Lyô Sen • Yang Ling Quan ou Yang Ling Chuan • VB34 • Yang Mound Spring.
Hui Point for Tendons and Muscles. He Sea Point on Gall Bladder Channel. Earth Point on Wood Meridian.
Location: (1) On the lateral side of the leg, in the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. (2) On the anterior inferior ridge of the head of the fibula.
> Benefits the Tendons, Activates the Channel, Spreads Liver Qi, Resolves Liver and Gall Bladder Damp Heat, Harmonizes Shaoyang, Benefits the Lateral Costal Region, Benefits the Joints, Alleviates Pain.
> Bitter Taste • Chest Discomfort • Constipation • Facial Edema • Gastric Disorders • Hemiplegia • Hypertension • Hypochondriac Region Pain • Jaundice • Knee Disorders • Leg Muscle Atrophy • Leg Numbness • Leg Pain • Leg Paralysis • Liver Disorders • Sciatica • Throat Constriction • Urinary Incontinence • Vomiting •
VB35 • GB35 • Yô Kô • Yang Jiao ou Yang Chiao • VB35 • Yang Intersection.
Xi Cleft Point of the Yang Linking Vessel.
Location: (1) On the lateral side of the leg, on the posterior border of the fibula, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus. (2) On the posterior ridge of the fibula at the level of GB36.
> Activates the Channel, Regulates Gall Bladder Qi, Calms the Spirit, Alleviates Pain.
> Chest Fullness and Distention • Knee Pain and Swelling • Lateral Costal Region Fullness and Distention • Lower Limb Atrophy with Painful Obstruction •
VB36 • GB36 • Gai Kyû • Wai Qui ou Wai Chiu • VB36 • Outer Hill.
Xi Cleft Point on the Gall Bladder Channel.
Location: (1) On the lateral side of the leg, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus. (2) About 2 cm inferior to the midpoint between the inferior ridge of the lateral epicondyle of the femur and the vertex of the lateral condyle.
> Activates the Channel, Clears Heat and Detoxifies Poison, Alleviates Pain.
> Chest Pain • Lateral Costal Region Pain • Leg Pain • Lower Limb Atrophy with Painful Obstruction • Neck Pain •
VB37 • GB37 • Kô Mei • Guang Ming ou Kuang Ming • VB37 • Bright Light.
Luo Connecting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel to LR3.
Location: (1) On the lateral side of the leg, 5 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus. (2) About 1 cm inferior to the point marking 1/3 of the way from the vertex of the lateral condyle to the inferior ridge of the lateral epicondyle of the femur.
> Benefits the Eyes, Dispels Wind Damp, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain.
> Breast Pain • Breast Swelling • Chills and Fever without Sweating • Eye Disorders • Fever without Sweating • Headache • Headache Migraine • Knee Disorders • Leg Muscle Pain Lateral • Leg Pain • Leg Paralysis • Optic Nerve Atrophy • Teeth Grinding • Visual Disturbances •
VB38 • GB38 • Yô Ho • Yang Fu • VB38 • Yang Assistance.
Jing River on the Gall Bladder Channel. Fire Point on Wood Meridian.
Location: (1) On the lateral side of the leg, 4 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus. (2) On the anterior surface of the fibula, 1 cm superior to the midpoint between GB36 and the vertex of the lateral condyle.
> Clears Gall Bladder Channel Heat, Harmonizes Shaoyang, Benefits the Tendons and Bones, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain.
> Ankle Conditions • Axillary Pain • Axillary Swelling • Bitter Taste • Chest Pain • Eye Disorders • Headache Migraine • Headache Unilateral • Hemiplegia • Hypochondriac Region Pain • Leg Pain • Leg Pain Lateral • Lumbar Pain • Malaria • Skin Disorders • Supraclavicular Fossa Pain •
VB39 • GB39 • Ken Shô • Xuan Zhong ou Hsuan Chung • VB39 • Suspended Bell.
Hui Meeting Point for Marrow. Intersection Point of the three Yang channels of the leg.
Location: (1) On the lateral side of the leg, 3 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus. (2) About 1 cm inferior to the midpoint between GB36 and the vertex of the lateral condyle.
> Benefits the Tendons and Bones, Benefits the Neck, Dispels Wind Damp, Cools Gall Bladder Fire, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain.
> Abdominal Distention • Abdominal Fullness • Ankle Conditions • Body Aches General • Cough • Headache • Headache Migraine • Hemiplegia • Hemorrhoids • Hypochondriac Region Pain • Knee Disorders • Leg Muscle Atrophy • Leg Pain • Neck Stiffness • Nosebleed • Sciatica •
VB40 • GB40 • Kyû Kyo • Qiu Xu ou Chiu Hsu • VB40 • Hill Ruins.
Yuan Source point on the Gall Bladder Channel.
Location: (1) At the lateral ankle, In the depression anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus. (2) On the anterior inferior surface of the lateral condyle.
> Spreads Liver Qi, Activates the Channel, Regulates Shaoyang, Clears Gall Bladder Heat, Resolves Gall Bladder Damp Heat, Alleviates Pain, Benefits the Joints.
> Ankle Conditions • Axillary Swelling • Chest Pain • Dyspnea • Gastric Disorders • Herpes Zoster • Hypochondriac Region Pain • Indigestion • Leg Muscle Cramp • Leg Pain • Malaria • Neck Pain • Vomiting •
VB41 • GB41 • Ashi no Lin Kyû • Zu Lin Qi ou Tsu Lin Chi • VB41 • Foot Overlooking Tears.
Shu Stream Point on the Gall Bladder Channel. Wood Point on Wood Meridian.
Location: (1) On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression between the fourth and fifth metatarsals. (2) On the dorsal aspect of the foot between the anterior surface of the bases of the 4th and 5th metatarsals.
> Spreads Liver Qi, Unbinds the Chest, Clears the Head, Transforms Phlegm, Benefits the Lateral Costal Region, Benefits the Breasts, Benefits the Eyes, Dissipates Nodules.
> Breast Pain • Breast Swelling • Dizziness • Dorsal Foot Painful Swelling • Eye Disorders • Foot Pain • Foot Swelling • Headache • Headache Occipital • Hypochondriac Region Pain • Leg Pain • Malaria • Mastitis • Menses Irregular • Skin Disorders • Vertigo •
VB42 • GB42 • Chi Go E • Di Wu Hui ou Ti Wu Hui • VB42 • Earth Fivefold Convergence.
Location: (1) On the dorsum of the foot, in a depression proximal to the heads of the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones. (2) On the dorsal aspect of the foot, on the lateral posterior surface of the head of the 4th metatarsal.
> Spreads Liver Qi, Clears Gall Bladder Heat.
> Axillary Pain and Swelling • Breast Pain and Distention • Dorsal Foot Pain and Swelling • Eye Pain and Redness • Tinnitus •
VB43 • GB43 • Kyô Kei • Jia Xi ou Hsia Hsi • VB43 • Pinched Ravine.
Ying Spring Point on the Gall Bladder Channel. Water Point on Wood Meridian.
Location: (1) On the dorsum of the foot, distal to the fourth and fifth metatarsophalangeal joints, 0.5 cun proximal to the web margin. (2) On the dorsal aspect of the toe, on the lateral ridge of the base of the 4th proximal phalanx.
> Clears Heat, Resolves Gall Bladder Channel Damp Heat, Reduces Swelling, Benefits the Head, Ears and Eyes.
> Chest Pain • Deafness • Dizziness • Eye Disorders • Facial Edema • Facial Pain • Headache • Headache Migraine • Hearing Loss • Hypertension • Hypochondriac Region Pain • Intercostal Neuralgia • Jaw Disorders • Tinnitus • Vertigo •
VB44 • GB44 • Ashi no Kyô In • Zu Qiao Yin ou Tsu Chiao Yin • VB44 • Foot Portal Yin.
Jing Well Point on the Gall Bladder Channel. Metal Point on Wood Meridian.
Location: (1) On the lateral side of the fourth toe, 0.1 cun from the nail bed. (2) About 2 mm behind the lateral base of the 4th toenail.
> Clears Heat, Unbinds the Chest, Calms the Spirit, Benefits the Lateral Costal Region, Benefits the Head.
> Deafness • Dream Disturbed Sleep • Eye Disorders • Fever • Headache • Hypertension • Hypochondriac Region Pain • Insomnia • Stiff Tongue • Tinnitus •
VB9 • GB9 • Ten Shô • Tian Chong ou Tien Chong • VB9 • Celestial Hub.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Bladder Channel.
Location: (1) Posterior and superior to the auricular border and 0.5 cun posterior to GB8. (2) About 1 cm posterior to GB8.
> Clears Gall Bladder Channel Heat, Calms the Spirit, Pacifies Fright.
> Epilepsy • Fear and Fright • Gum Pain and Swelling • Headache • Mania • Toothache •
VB10 • GB10 • Fu Haku • Fu Bai ou Fu Pai • VB10 • Floating White.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Bladder Channel.
Location: (1) In the temporal region, posterior to the auricle and superior to the mastoid process, at the junction of the upper and middle thirds of a curved line connecting GB9 and GB12. (2) About 1/3 of the way from GB9 to GB12 on the posterior hairline behind the ear.
> Clears the Head, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain, Benefits the Neck Region, Benefits Hearing.
> Deafness • Headache • Neck Pain and Stiffness • Tinnitus •
VB11 • GB11 • Atama no Kyô In • Tou Qiao Yin ou Tou Chiao Yin • VB11 • Head Portal Yin.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Bladder Channel.
Location: (1) In the temporal region, posterior to the auricle and superior to the mastoid process, at the junction of the middle and lower thirds of a curved line connecting GB9 and GB12. (2) About 1/3 of the way from GB12 to GB9 on the posterior hairline.
> Clears the Head, Activates the Channel, Clears the Sense Organs, Alleviates Pain, Resolves Gall Bladder Channel Damp Heat.
> Agitation and Heat of the Hands and Feet • Bitter Taste • Deafness • Ear Pain • Eye Pain • Four Limbs Contraction • Headache • Neck Pain and Stiffness • Stiff Tongue • Tinnitus •
VB12 • GB12 • Kan Kotsu • Wan Gu ou Wan Ku • VB12 • Completion Bone.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Bladder Channel.
Location: (1) In the temporal region, in the depression posterior and inferior to the mastoid process, at the level of the inferior ridge of the auricle. (2) Halfway between the mastoid notch and the tip of the mastoid process of the temporal bone.
> Expels Wind, Calms the Spirit, Benefits the Head, Alleviates Pain.
> Cheek Swelling • Dark Urine • Ear Disorders • Headache • Insomnia • Mouth and Eye Deviation • Neck Pain and Stiffness • Throat Pain • Toothache •
VB13 • GB13 • Hon Shin • Ben Shen ou Pen Shen • VB13 • Root Spirit.
Meeting point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel.
Location: (1) In the frontal region, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, on a sagittal line ascending from the lateral canthus of the eye. (2) About 1/3 of the way from ST8 to GV24.
> Expels Wind, Transforms Phlegm, Treats Epilepsy, Clears and Drains the Gall Bladder, Clears and Drains the Liver, Calms the Spirit, Strengthens the Will.
> Chest Pain • Epilepsy • Headache • Neck Pain and Stiffness • Visual Dizziness •
VB14 • GB14 • Yô Haku • Yang Bai ou Yang Pai • VB14 • Yang White.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Stomach and Large Intestine Channels and Yang Linking Vessel.
Location: (1) In the frontal region, 1 cun superior to the eyebrow, aligned with the pupil when the eyes are focused forward. (2) Directly superior to the pupil, about 2 cm above superciliary arch.
> Expels Wind, Benefits the Eyes, Benefits the Head, Alleviates Pain.
> Dizziness • Eye Disorders • Eyelid Itching • Eyelid Spasm • Facial Muscle Paralysis • Headache Frontal • Lacrimation • Lacrimation upon Wind Exposure • Ptosis • Supraorbital Neuralgia • Vertigo • Visual Disturbances •
VB15 • GB15 • Atama no Linkyû • Tou Lin Qi ou Tou Lin Chi • VB15 • Head Overlooking Tears.
Meeting point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Bladder Channel and Yang Linking Vessel.
Location: (1) In the frontal region, 0.5 cun within the hairline, aligned with the pupil when the eyes are focused forward. (2) On the 3rd cranial line, 1cm behind the anterior hairline.
> Expels Wind, Benefits the Nose and Eyes, Benefits the Head, Alleviates Pain, Calms the Spirit, Strengthens the Will.
> Aversion to Wind and Cold • Epilepsy • Eye Pain • Headache • Lacrimation upon Wind Exposure • Nasal Congestion • Outer Canthus Pain • Visual Dizziness • Windstroke •
VB16 • GB16 • Moku Sô • Mu Chuang • VB16 • Eye Window.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel.
Location: (1) In the frontal region, 1.5 cun posterior to GB15 and 3 cun lateral to the mid-sagittal line. (2) About 1/5 fo the way from GB15 to GB19.
> Expels Wind, Alleviates Pain, Benefits the Ears, Benefits the Eyes.
> Eye Pain and Redness with Swelling • Headache • Myopia • Visual Dizziness •
VB17 • GB17 • Shô Ei • Zheng Ying ou Cheng Ying • VB17 • Upright Construction.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel.
Location: (1) In the frontal region, 1.5 cun posterior to GB16, on the line connecting GB15 and GB20. (2) About 2/5 of the way from GB15 to GB19.
> Benefits the Head, Pacifies the Stomach, Alleviates Pain.
> Dizziness • Headache One-Sided • Toothache • Visual Dizziness •
VB18 • GB18 • Shô Lei • Cheng Ling • VB18 • Spirit Container.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel.
Location: (1) In the parietal region, 1.5 cun posterior to GB17 and 3 cun lateral to GV20. (2) Halfway between GB17 and GB19.
> Benefits the Head, Expels Wind, Clears Heat, Alleviates Pain.
> Epistaxis • Headache • Nasal Congestion • Rhinitis •
VB19 • GB19 • Nô Ku • Nao Kong ou Nao Kung • VB19 • Brain Hollow.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Yang Linking Vessel.
Location: (1) In the occipital region, 2.25 cun lateral to the posterior midline, at the level of the upper border of the external occipital protuberance. (2) On the 3rd cranial line at the level of GV17.
> Benefits the Head, Expels Wind, Alleviates Pain, Clears the Sense Organs, Cools Fire, Regulates the Gall Bladder, Regulates Qi and Blood, Clears Heat, Expels Wind.
> Dizziness • Eye Pain • Headache • Neck Pain and Stiffness •
VB20 • GB20 • Fû Chi • Feng Chi ou Feng Chih • VB20 • Wind Pool.
Meeting Point on Gall Bladder Channel with the Triple Energizer Channel, Yang Linking and Yang Motility Vessels.
Location: (1) At the posterior head, at the junction of the occipital and nuchal regions, in the depression between the origins of Sternocleidomastoid and Trapezius muscles. (2) About 1/3 of the way from GB12 to GV16.
> Expels Wind, Benefits the Head, Clears the Sense Organs, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain, Benefits the Eyes, Regulates Qi and Blood.
> Back Pain • Deafness • Dizziness • Eye Disorders • Fever • Headache • Headache Midline • Hearing Loss • Hemiplegia • Hypertension • Insomnia • Nasal Congestion • Neck Nodular Growths • Neck Pain • Neck Stiffness • Respiratory Disorders • Seizures • Shoulder Pain • Tinnitus • Urticaria • Vertigo • Visual Disturbances •
VB21 • GB21 • Ken Sei • Jian Jing ou Chien Ching • VB21 • Shoulder Well.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Triple Energizer and Stomach Channels.
Location: (1) In the suprascapular region, midway between the tip of the acromion process and below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7). (2) Halfway between the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra and the acromion.
Contraindication: Do Not Needle If Pregnancy or Heart Disease is known or suspected.
> Regulates Qi, Transforms Phlegm, Benefits the Breasts, Dissipates Nodules, Expedites Labor and Delivery, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain.
> Arm Motor Impairment • Back Pain • Dyspnea • Hemiplegia • Labor Difficult • Lactation Insufficient • Mastitis • Neck Pain • Neck Stiffness • Shoulder Pain • Skin Disorders • Uterine Bleeding Abnormal • Windstroke •
VB22 • GB22 • En Eki • Yuan Ye ou Yuan Yeh • VB22 • Armpit Abyss.
Location: (1) On the lateral chest wall, on the midaxillary line, 3 cun inferior to the axillary fold. (2) On the axillary line, halfway between HT1 and SP21.
> Regulates Qi, Benefits the Axilla, Unbinds the Chest.
> Axillary Adenopathy • Axillary Edema • Chest Fullness • Lateral Costal Region Pain •
VB23 • GB23 • Chô Kin • Zhe Jin ou Che Chin • VB23 • Sinew Seat.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Bladder Channel. Secondary Front Mu Point for the Gall Bladder.
Location: (1) On the lateral chest wall, on the 4th intercostal space, 1 cun anterior to GB22. (2) Halfway between GB22 and SP18.
> Unbinds the Chest, Regulates Lower Burner Qi, Lowers Rebellion.
> Chest Fullness • Dyspnea • Gastroesophageal Reflux • Hiccough • Insomnia • Jaundice • Vomiting •
VB24 • GB24 • Jitsu Getsu • Ri Yue ou Jih Yueh • VB24 • Sun and Moon.
Front Mu Point of the Gall Bladder that connects with Back Shu BL19.
Location: (1) On the anterior chest midclavicular line at the level of the seventh intercostal space. (2) On the 4th anterior line (mammary line) in the 7th intercostal area.
> Regulates the Gall Bladder, Lowers Rebellious Qi, Resolves Damp Heat, Spreads Liver Qi, Regulates the Middle Burner.
> Abdominal Distention • Digestive Disturbances • Gastroesophageal Reflux • Hepatobiliary Disorders • Jaundice • Lateral Costal Region Pain • Lumbar Pain • Vomiting •
VB25 • GB25 • Kei Mon • Jing Men ou Ching Men • VB25 • Capital Gate.
Front Mu Point of the Kidneys that connects with Back Shu BL23.
Location: (1) On the lateral abdomen at the lower border of the free end of the twelfth rib. (2) At the tip of the 12th costal bone.
> Tonifies the Kidneys, Regulates the Spleen, Strengthens the Lumbar Region, Opens and Regulates the Water Passages, Regulates the Intestines.
> Abdominal Distention • Back Pain • Borborygmus • Diarrhea • Failure of the Water Passages to Flow • Lateral Costal Region •
VB26 • GB26 • Tai Myaku • Dai Mai ou Tai Mo • VB26 • Girdling Vessel.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Girdling Vessel.
Location: (1) On the midaxillary line, superior to the iliac crest, at the level of the umbilicus. (2) Directly inferior to LR13 at the level of CV8.
> Regulates the Girdling Vessel, Regulates Menstruation, Activates the Channel, Drains Damp, Stops Leucorrhea, Alleviates Pain.
> Abdominal Pain • Amenorrhea • Cystitis • Endometriosis • Hernia • Hypochondriac Region Pain • Intestinal Disorders • Leukorrhea • Lumbar Pain • Menses Irregular • Uterine Prolapse •
VB27 • GB27 • Go Sû • Wu Shu • VB27 • Fifth Pivot.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Girdling Vessel.
Location: (1) In the inguinal region, medial to the anterior superior iliac spine, 3 cun inferior to the level of the umbilicus. (2) On the anterior ridge of the iliac crest, 2cm superior to the superior anterior iliac spine.
> Regulates the Girdling Vessel, Regulates the Lower Burner, Transforms Stagnation.
> Abdominal Pain • Constipation • Endometriosis • Hernia • Leukorrhea • Lumbar Pain • Orchitis • Scrotal Conditions •
VB28 • GB28 • I Dô • Wei Dao ou Wei Tao • VB28 • Linking Path.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Girdling Vessel.
Location: (1) In the inguinal region, 0.5 cun inferior to the anterior superior iliac spine, at the anterior margin of the ilium. (2) On the anterior ridge of the iliac crest about 1cm superior to the superior anterior iliac spine.
> Regulates the Girdling Vessel, Regulates the Lower Burner, Transforms Stagnation.
> Back Pain • Leukorrhea • Lower Abdominal Pain • Lumbar Pain • Uterine Prolapse •
VB29 • GB29 • Kyo Lyô • Ju Liao ou Chu Liao • VB29 • Squatting Bone Hole.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Yang Motility Vessel.
Location: (1) At the hip, midway between the anterior superior iliac spine and the greater trochanter. GB29 is located with patient in the lateral recumbent position with the thigh flexed slightly. (2) Halfway between the superior anterior iliac spine and the greater trochanter.
> Activates the Channel, Benefits the Hip Joint, Alleviates Pain, Strengthens the Lumbar Region, Clears Heat, Drains Damp.
> Cystitis • Diarrhea • Endometriosis • Leg Pain • Leg Paralysis • Lumbar Pain • Orchitis • Paralysis • Sciatica •
VB30 • GB30 • Kan Chô • Huan Tiao • VB30 • Jumping Round.
Meeting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel with the Bladder Channel.
Location: (1) In the gluteal region, one third the distance from the greater trochanter to the sacral hiatus. Locate GB30 with the patient in the lateral recumbent position with the thigh flexed slightly. (2) About 2 cm superior to the vertex of the greater trochanter.
> Activates the Channel, Benefits the Hip and Leg, Dispels Wind Damp, Alleviates Pain.
> Edema • Groin Pain • Hemiplegia • Hip Pain • Leg Muscle Atrophy • Leg Pain • Leg Paralysis • Lumbar Pain • Sciatica • Skin Disorders • Thigh Pain •
VB31 • GB31 • Fû Shi • Feng Shi ou Feng Shih • VB31 • Wind Market.
Location: (1) On the midline of the lateral thigh, 7 cun superior to the popliteal crease. GB31 can also be located directly inferior to the tip of the middle finger when patient is standing and the arm is extended along the thigh. (2) About 2 cm inferior to the midpoint between the inferior ridge of the superior anterior iliac spine and the inferior ridge of the lateral epicondyle of the femur.
> Expels Wind, Alleviates Itching, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain.
> Headache • Hemiplegia • Itching • Leg Muscle Atrophy • Leg Muscle Weakness • Leg Pain • Leg Paralysis • Lumbar Pain • Sciatica • Urticaria •
VB32 • GB32 • Chû Toku • Zhong Du ou Chung Tu • VB32 • Central River.
Location: (1) On the midline of the lateral thigh, 5 cun superior to the popliteal crease. (2) About ¼ of the way from the lateral epicondyle of the femur and the superior anterior iliac spine.
> Expels Wind, Activates the Channel, Drains Damp, Dispels Cold, Alleviates Pain.
> Hemiplagia • Lower Limb Atrophy • Lower Limb Numbness • Sciatica •
VB33 • GB33 • Ashi no Yô Kan • Xi Yang Guan ou Tsu Yang Kuan • VB33 • Knee Yang Gate.
Location: (1) On the lateral side of the knee, superior to the jointline, in a depression between biceps femoris tendon and the lateral condyle of the femur. (2) Directly superior to the lateral epicondyle of the femur on the anterior ridge of the ilio-tibial tract.
> Relaxes the Tendons, Dispels Wind Damp, Benefits the Joints.
> Knee Disorders • Leg Numbness • Leg Paralysis •
VB34 • GB34 • Yô Lyô Sen • Yang Ling Quan ou Yang Ling Chuan • VB34 • Yang Mound Spring.
Hui Point for Tendons and Muscles. He Sea Point on Gall Bladder Channel. Earth Point on Wood Meridian.
Location: (1) On the lateral side of the leg, in the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. (2) On the anterior inferior ridge of the head of the fibula.
> Benefits the Tendons, Activates the Channel, Spreads Liver Qi, Resolves Liver and Gall Bladder Damp Heat, Harmonizes Shaoyang, Benefits the Lateral Costal Region, Benefits the Joints, Alleviates Pain.
> Bitter Taste • Chest Discomfort • Constipation • Facial Edema • Gastric Disorders • Hemiplegia • Hypertension • Hypochondriac Region Pain • Jaundice • Knee Disorders • Leg Muscle Atrophy • Leg Numbness • Leg Pain • Leg Paralysis • Liver Disorders • Sciatica • Throat Constriction • Urinary Incontinence • Vomiting •
VB35 • GB35 • Yô Kô • Yang Jiao ou Yang Chiao • VB35 • Yang Intersection.
Xi Cleft Point of the Yang Linking Vessel.
Location: (1) On the lateral side of the leg, on the posterior border of the fibula, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus. (2) On the posterior ridge of the fibula at the level of GB36.
> Activates the Channel, Regulates Gall Bladder Qi, Calms the Spirit, Alleviates Pain.
> Chest Fullness and Distention • Knee Pain and Swelling • Lateral Costal Region Fullness and Distention • Lower Limb Atrophy with Painful Obstruction •
VB36 • GB36 • Gai Kyû • Wai Qui ou Wai Chiu • VB36 • Outer Hill.
Xi Cleft Point on the Gall Bladder Channel.
Location: (1) On the lateral side of the leg, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus. (2) About 2 cm inferior to the midpoint between the inferior ridge of the lateral epicondyle of the femur and the vertex of the lateral condyle.
> Activates the Channel, Clears Heat and Detoxifies Poison, Alleviates Pain.
> Chest Pain • Lateral Costal Region Pain • Leg Pain • Lower Limb Atrophy with Painful Obstruction • Neck Pain •
VB37 • GB37 • Kô Mei • Guang Ming ou Kuang Ming • VB37 • Bright Light.
Luo Connecting Point on the Gall Bladder Channel to LR3.
Location: (1) On the lateral side of the leg, 5 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus. (2) About 1 cm inferior to the point marking 1/3 of the way from the vertex of the lateral condyle to the inferior ridge of the lateral epicondyle of the femur.
> Benefits the Eyes, Dispels Wind Damp, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain.
> Breast Pain • Breast Swelling • Chills and Fever without Sweating • Eye Disorders • Fever without Sweating • Headache • Headache Migraine • Knee Disorders • Leg Muscle Pain Lateral • Leg Pain • Leg Paralysis • Optic Nerve Atrophy • Teeth Grinding • Visual Disturbances •
VB38 • GB38 • Yô Ho • Yang Fu • VB38 • Yang Assistance.
Jing River on the Gall Bladder Channel. Fire Point on Wood Meridian.
Location: (1) On the lateral side of the leg, 4 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus. (2) On the anterior surface of the fibula, 1 cm superior to the midpoint between GB36 and the vertex of the lateral condyle.
> Clears Gall Bladder Channel Heat, Harmonizes Shaoyang, Benefits the Tendons and Bones, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain.
> Ankle Conditions • Axillary Pain • Axillary Swelling • Bitter Taste • Chest Pain • Eye Disorders • Headache Migraine • Headache Unilateral • Hemiplegia • Hypochondriac Region Pain • Leg Pain • Leg Pain Lateral • Lumbar Pain • Malaria • Skin Disorders • Supraclavicular Fossa Pain •
VB39 • GB39 • Ken Shô • Xuan Zhong ou Hsuan Chung • VB39 • Suspended Bell.
Hui Meeting Point for Marrow. Intersection Point of the three Yang channels of the leg.
Location: (1) On the lateral side of the leg, 3 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus. (2) About 1 cm inferior to the midpoint between GB36 and the vertex of the lateral condyle.
> Benefits the Tendons and Bones, Benefits the Neck, Dispels Wind Damp, Cools Gall Bladder Fire, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain.
> Abdominal Distention • Abdominal Fullness • Ankle Conditions • Body Aches General • Cough • Headache • Headache Migraine • Hemiplegia • Hemorrhoids • Hypochondriac Region Pain • Knee Disorders • Leg Muscle Atrophy • Leg Pain • Neck Stiffness • Nosebleed • Sciatica •
VB40 • GB40 • Kyû Kyo • Qiu Xu ou Chiu Hsu • VB40 • Hill Ruins.
Yuan Source point on the Gall Bladder Channel.
Location: (1) At the lateral ankle, In the depression anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus. (2) On the anterior inferior surface of the lateral condyle.
> Spreads Liver Qi, Activates the Channel, Regulates Shaoyang, Clears Gall Bladder Heat, Resolves Gall Bladder Damp Heat, Alleviates Pain, Benefits the Joints.
> Ankle Conditions • Axillary Swelling • Chest Pain • Dyspnea • Gastric Disorders • Herpes Zoster • Hypochondriac Region Pain • Indigestion • Leg Muscle Cramp • Leg Pain • Malaria • Neck Pain • Vomiting •
VB41 • GB41 • Ashi no Lin Kyû • Zu Lin Qi ou Tsu Lin Chi • VB41 • Foot Overlooking Tears.
Shu Stream Point on the Gall Bladder Channel. Wood Point on Wood Meridian.
Location: (1) On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression between the fourth and fifth metatarsals. (2) On the dorsal aspect of the foot between the anterior surface of the bases of the 4th and 5th metatarsals.
> Spreads Liver Qi, Unbinds the Chest, Clears the Head, Transforms Phlegm, Benefits the Lateral Costal Region, Benefits the Breasts, Benefits the Eyes, Dissipates Nodules.
> Breast Pain • Breast Swelling • Dizziness • Dorsal Foot Painful Swelling • Eye Disorders • Foot Pain • Foot Swelling • Headache • Headache Occipital • Hypochondriac Region Pain • Leg Pain • Malaria • Mastitis • Menses Irregular • Skin Disorders • Vertigo •
VB42 • GB42 • Chi Go E • Di Wu Hui ou Ti Wu Hui • VB42 • Earth Fivefold Convergence.
Location: (1) On the dorsum of the foot, in a depression proximal to the heads of the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones. (2) On the dorsal aspect of the foot, on the lateral posterior surface of the head of the 4th metatarsal.
> Spreads Liver Qi, Clears Gall Bladder Heat.
> Axillary Pain and Swelling • Breast Pain and Distention • Dorsal Foot Pain and Swelling • Eye Pain and Redness • Tinnitus •
VB43 • GB43 • Kyô Kei • Jia Xi ou Hsia Hsi • VB43 • Pinched Ravine.
Ying Spring Point on the Gall Bladder Channel. Water Point on Wood Meridian.
Location: (1) On the dorsum of the foot, distal to the fourth and fifth metatarsophalangeal joints, 0.5 cun proximal to the web margin. (2) On the dorsal aspect of the toe, on the lateral ridge of the base of the 4th proximal phalanx.
> Clears Heat, Resolves Gall Bladder Channel Damp Heat, Reduces Swelling, Benefits the Head, Ears and Eyes.
> Chest Pain • Deafness • Dizziness • Eye Disorders • Facial Edema • Facial Pain • Headache • Headache Migraine • Hearing Loss • Hypertension • Hypochondriac Region Pain • Intercostal Neuralgia • Jaw Disorders • Tinnitus • Vertigo •
VB44 • GB44 • Ashi no Kyô In • Zu Qiao Yin ou Tsu Chiao Yin • VB44 • Foot Portal Yin.
Jing Well Point on the Gall Bladder Channel. Metal Point on Wood Meridian.
Location: (1) On the lateral side of the fourth toe, 0.1 cun from the nail bed. (2) About 2 mm behind the lateral base of the 4th toenail.
> Clears Heat, Unbinds the Chest, Calms the Spirit, Benefits the Lateral Costal Region, Benefits the Head.
> Deafness • Dream Disturbed Sleep • Eye Disorders • Fever • Headache • Hypertension • Hypochondriac Region Pain • Insomnia • Stiff Tongue • Tinnitus •