gallbladder meridian
GB meridian
gallbladder meridian graphic
GB meridian graphic
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gallbladder pathway
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Gallbladder Meridian Graphic
The Gallbladder meridian graphic shows the pathway and acupuncture points along this traditional Chinese medicine energy channel.
Gallbladder Meridian Acupuncture Points
Click on any point below to view detailed information about its location, actions, and clinical applications:
GB Meridian Student/Usage Information
- Internal/External Pathways
Originates at the outer canthus of the eye
Loops down and up to the forehead within the hairline
Descends behind the ear to the corner of the skull
Returns to the forehead arcing across the side of the head
Descends to the back of the head
Down the side of the body
Meets the Bladder Meridian at the sacrum
Runs down the outside of the leg and ends on the 4th toe - Measurements Needed
Nipple (ST 8) -to- Nipple (ST 8 = 9 cun
Anterior Hairline -to- Posterior Hairline = 12 cun
Glabella -to- Anterior Hairline = 3 cun
Conception Vessel Meridian on Chest -to- LU 1 = 6 cun
Conception Vessel Meridian on Chest -to- Acromial end of the Clavicle = 8 cun
Greater Trochanter -to- Center of the Patella = 19 cun
Center of Patella -to- External Malleolus = 16 cun - Precautions - [all]
GB 1 - No Moxa
GB 3 - No Deep Needle
GB 9 - No Moxa
GB 21 - No Needle During Pregnancy, No Needle with History of Heart Disease
GB 22 - No Moxa
GB 33 - No Moxa
GB 42 - No Moxa - Additional Helpful Information
- You must know the Governing Vessel Meridian head points.
- To Find the Points on the Head:
First find GV 20
For Posterior points find GV 16 (6 cun below)
Split in half and you have GV 18
Split each remaining half for GV 17 and GV 19 respectively
For Anterior points
GV 24 is .5 cun posterior to the hairline
GV 23 is .5 cun posterior to GV 24
GV 22 is 1 cun posterior to GV 23
Midway between GV 22 and GV 20 is GV 21