Gallbladder meridian
GB-26 (Dàimài, 带脉) — Girdle Vessel
- Meridian
- Gallbladder (GB)
- Anatomical view
- lateral
- Point classification
- Meeting point of the Gallbladder channel and Girdling vessel.
- Depth reference
- No fixed perpendicular depth is published here; use an anatomy-specific shallow oblique or transverse abdominal approach.
- Moxibustion
- Not established in checked point source; abdominal heat during pregnancy requires specialist assessment.
- Reference aliases
- GB26; Daimai; 带脉; Girdle Vessel
Anatomical location
On the lateral abdomen, below the free end of the eleventh rib and level with the centre of the umbilicus.
Traditional actions
Regulates the Girdling vessel; resolves dampness; supports the lower abdomen.
Recorded indications
Primary: Abdominal pain; menstrual irregularity; vaginal discharge; lumbar weakness.
Secondary: Hernia-type pain; lower-limb weakness; a band-like sensation around the waist.
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 GB26, p. 184
- WHO Guidelines on Basic Training and Safety in Acupuncture Section II, 2.1 and 5.2, pregnancy and abdominal precautions, pp. 20, 25
- Acupuncture.Com Acupuncture Point Reference Gall Bladder 26: English translation, classification, indications, functions and needling
- The safety of obstetric acupuncture: forbidden points revisited Lower abdominal points, individualized pregnancy risk assessment
Frequently asked questions
Where is GB-26 located?
On the lateral abdomen, below the free end of the eleventh rib and level with the centre of the umbilicus.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for GB-26?
Regulates the Girdling vessel; resolves dampness; supports the lower abdomen. The dataset lists these primary indications: Abdominal pain; menstrual irregularity; vaginal discharge; lumbar weakness. Secondary indications are recorded as: Hernia-type pain; lower-limb weakness; a band-like sensation around the waist.
Is GB-26 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify GB-26 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.