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This is the Luo-Connecting point of the Gall Bladder channel, connecting with the Liver. It is the principal distal point for the eyes and benefits the lateral leg.
Location
On the lateral lower leg, 5 cun proximal to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula.
Anatomy
On the anterior border of the fibula, on peroneus longus and brevis; the anterior tibial artery; the superficial peroneal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Benefits the eyes (the chief distal point for the eyes)
- Spreads Liver qi and benefits the lateral leg
Indications
Eye disorders of all kinds (blurred vision, night blindness, painful or itchy eyes), breast distension, and pain and weakness of the leg.
Needling
0.5-0.8 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With BL-1, GB-20 and LV-3 for eye disorders.
Classical Text References
The Luo-Connecting point of the Gall Bladder; classically the chief distal point for the eyes.
Cautions & Contraindications
None specific.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
