Channel
The Gallbladder Meridian of Foot-Shaoyang-GB
The Gallbladder Meridian of Foot-Shaoyang (GB) has 44 points, of which 15 points are on the middle of the lateral aspect of the lower limbs , and 29 points are on the regions of buttocks, flank of the head and bosom, and of which the first point is Tongziliao (GB 1) , the last one is Zuqiaoyin...
Taichong(LR 3)
Meaning
Tai, big; chong, important pass.
The point is on the foot, where the Qi of meridian is abundant. It is an important pass of this meridian.
Location
on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones.
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Qimen(LR 14)
Meaning
Qi, cycle; men, door.
The flanks on both sides are like an open door, where the point is located. When the Qi of meridian circulates here, it is considered as one cycle. The point is therefore named Qimen.
Location
below the nipple, in the 6th intercostal space.
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Baihui(GV 20)
Meaning
Bai, hundred; hui, meeting.
The point is at the vertex and is a meeting place of the three Foot-Yang Meridians, the Liver Meridian and the Governor Vessel.
Location
7 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline.
Indication
1. main point to treat...
Zhiyang(GV 9)
Meaning
Zhi, reaching; Yang, Yang of Yin-Yang.
The point is at the level of the diaphragm. The Qi of this meridian passes here and ascends, i.e, it reaches "Yang within Yang" above the diaphragm from "Yin within Yang" below the diaphragm.
Location
below the spinous process of the...