Gallbladder meridian

GB-30 (Huántiào, 环跳) — Jumping Round

Meridian
Gallbladder (GB)
Anatomical view
lateral
Point classification
Meeting point of the Gallbladder and Bladder channels.
Depth reference
No fixed deep trajectory is published here; choose direction and depth conservatively for individual anatomy and avoid forceful manipulation in this neurovascular region.
Moxibustion
Not established in checked sources.
Reference aliases
GB30; Huantiao; 环跳; Jumping Round

Anatomical location

In the buttock, at the lateral-third point of the line from the greater trochanter to the sacral hiatus.

Traditional actions

Activates the hip and leg channels; dispels wind-dampness; relieves pain.

Recorded indications

Primary: Sciatica; hip or buttock pain; weakness or numbness of the lower limb.

Secondary: Lumbar pain; difficulty walking; post-stroke leg dysfunction in traditional practice.

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.

  1. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region GB30, p. 186
  2. Acupuncture.Com Acupuncture Point Reference Gall Bladder 30: English translation, classification, indications, functions and needling
  3. Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, Clean Needle Technique Manual, 7th ed. Peripheral nerve and vascular injury precautions, pp. 15–16
  4. Detailed Vascular Anatomy of the Gluteal Region and Its Clinical Implications Anatomical variation of superior and inferior gluteal arteries and veins

Frequently asked questions

Where is GB-30 located?

In the buttock, at the lateral-third point of the line from the greater trochanter to the sacral hiatus.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for GB-30?

Activates the hip and leg channels; dispels wind-dampness; relieves pain. The dataset lists these primary indications: Sciatica; hip or buttock pain; weakness or numbness of the lower limb. Secondary indications are recorded as: Lumbar pain; difficulty walking; post-stroke leg dysfunction in traditional practice.

Is GB-30 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify GB-30 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.