Extra points
EX-LE-6 (Dǎnnáng, 胆囊) — Gallbladder Point
- Meridian
- Extra points (EX)
- Anatomical view
- lateral
- Point classification
- Empirical point for gallbladder disorders.
- Depth reference
- Perpendicular insertion 1.0-1.5 cun.
- Moxibustion
- Suitable for moxibustion.
- Reference aliases
- EXLE-6; Dannang; 胆囊; Gallbladder Point
Anatomical location
On the lateral lower leg, 1-2 cun directly below GB34 (Yanglingquan), at the tender point.
Traditional actions
Clears damp-heat, benefits the gallbladder and relieves pain.
Recorded indications
Primary: Acute and chronic cholecystitis; cholelithiasis; biliary ascariasis; hypochondriac pain
Secondary: Muscular atrophy and pain of the lower limb; numbness of the leg
How to read this reference
AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.
Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.
Sources
References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Where is EX-LE-6 located?
On the lateral lower leg, 1-2 cun directly below GB34 (Yanglingquan), at the tender point.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for EX-LE-6?
Clears damp-heat, benefits the gallbladder and relieves pain. The dataset lists these primary indications: Acute and chronic cholecystitis; cholelithiasis; biliary ascariasis; hypochondriac pain Secondary indications are recorded as: Muscular atrophy and pain of the lower limb; numbness of the leg
Is EX-LE-6 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify EX-LE-6 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.