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This is the Yuan-Source point of the Gall Bladder channel. It spreads Liver qi, clears damp-heat, relieves hypochondriac pain and benefits the ankle.
Location
On the anterolateral aspect of the ankle, in the depression anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus, lateral to the tendon of extensor digitorum longus.
Anatomy
Lateral to the extensor digitorum longus tendon; the lateral anterior malleolar artery; the intermediate dorsal cutaneous nerve and the superficial peroneal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Spreads Liver qi and resolves damp-heat
- Relieves hypochondriac pain
- Benefits the ankle and the lateral leg
Indications
Hypochondriac pain and fullness, bitter taste, swelling of the axilla, and pain and swelling of the ankle.
Needling
0.5-0.8 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With GB-34 and LV-14 for hypochondriac pain; with surrounding ankle points for the ankle.
Classical Text References
The Yuan-Source point of the Gall Bladder.
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.
