GB 41-44 Flashcards
GB 41 Classification
Shu-Stream and Wood Point
Confluent Point of the Girdling vessel
GB 41 Location
Posterior to the fourth metatarsophalangeal joint, in the depression lateral to the tendon of m. extensor digiti minimi of the foot
GB 41 Needling
Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 inch
GB 41 Actions
- Spreads the Liver Qi
- Benefits the chest, lateral costal region and breasts
- Clears the head and benefits the eyes
- Transforms phlegm and dissipates nodules
GB 42 Classification
NOTHING
GB 42 Location
Posterior to the fourth metatarsophalangeal joint, between the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones, on the medial side of the tendon of m. extensor digiti minimi of the foot
GB 42 Needling
Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 inch
GB 42 Actions
- Spreads Liver Qi
- Clears Gall Bladder heat
GB 43 Classification
Ying Spring and Water
GB 43 Location
On the dorsum of the foot, between the fourth and fifth toe, proximal to the margin of the web, at the junction of the red and white skin
GB 43 Needling
Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 inch
GB 43 Actions
- Clears heat and benefits the head, ears and eyes
- Clears damp-heat from the channel and reduces swelling
GB 44 Classification
Jing Well and Metal Point
GB 44 Location
On the lateral side of the fourth tow, about 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail
GB 44 Needling
Superficially about 0.1 inch
GB 44 Actions
- Clears heat and benefits the head
- Benefits the chest and lateral costal region
- Calms the spirit
GB 41 Indication
Lower jiao draining
Swelling and pain top of feet
Regulate eye fluids
Qi stag in LJ with menses
Headache with menses
One sided, occipital, or vertex headache
GB 43 Indication
cracking of toes
GB 44 Indication
Insomnia due to L yang rising
