Gallbladder meridian
GB-25 (Jīngmén, 京门) — Capital Gate
- Meridian
- Gallbladder (GB)
- Anatomical view
- lateral
- Point classification
- Front-mu point of the Kidney.
- Depth reference
- No fixed perpendicular depth is published here; choose a shallow, anatomy-specific direction that avoids the pleura, kidney and abdominal organs.
- Moxibustion
- Not established in checked sources.
- Reference aliases
- GB25; Jingmen; 京门; Capital Gate
Anatomical location
On the flank, immediately inferior to the free end of the twelfth rib.
Traditional actions
Opens water pathways; strengthens the lower back.
Recorded indications
Primary: Flank or low-back pain; difficult urination; edema.
Secondary: Abdominal distention; diarrhea; weakness of the lumbar region.
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.
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region GB25, p. 184
- Acupuncture.Com Acupuncture Point Reference Gall Bladder 25: English translation, classification, indications, functions and needling
- Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, Clean Needle Technique Manual, 7th ed. Organ injury and kidney precautions, pp. 13–15
- WHO Guidelines on Basic Training and Safety in Acupuncture Section II, 5.2, pleura, kidney and abdominal organ precautions, p. 25
Frequently asked questions
Where is GB-25 located?
On the flank, immediately inferior to the free end of the twelfth rib.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for GB-25?
Opens water pathways; strengthens the lower back. The dataset lists these primary indications: Flank or low-back pain; difficult urination; edema. Secondary indications are recorded as: Abdominal distention; diarrhea; weakness of the lumbar region.
Is GB-25 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify GB-25 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.