Gallbladder meridian
GB-34 (Yánglíngquán, 阳陵泉) — Yang Hill Spring
- Meridian
- Gallbladder (GB)
- Anatomical view
- lateral
- Point classification
- He-sea point of the Gallbladder channel; influential point of the sinews.
- Depth reference
- 1.0–1.5 cun with gentle technique near the fibular head
- Moxibustion
- Point-specific moxibustion applicability is not established in the checked point source. Scarring/suppurative moxibustion near a joint is avoided.
- Reference aliases
- GB34; Yanglingquan; 阳陵泉; Yang Hill Spring
Anatomical location
On the outer lower leg, in the depression immediately in front of and below the head of the fibula.
Traditional actions
Benefits tendons and joints; spreads Liver qi; clears Gallbladder damp-heat; activates the channel.
Recorded indications
Primary: Knee or lateral leg pain; tendon tightness; hypochondriac pain; bitter taste.
Secondary: Nausea; jaundice patterns; sciatica; post-stroke stiffness.
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 GB34, p. 188
- Acupuncture.Com Acupuncture Point Reference Gall Bladder 34: English translation, classification, indications, functions and needling
- Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand, Safety in Clinical Practice Guidance Care with points near joints, pp. 12–13
- Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, Clean Needle Technique Manual, 7th ed. Peripheral nerve precautions at the fibular head, p. 16
- WHO Guidelines on Basic Training and Safety in Acupuncture Section II, 3.9: moxibustion with non-bacterial suppuration near joints, p. 23
Frequently asked questions
Where is GB-34 located?
On the outer lower leg, in the depression immediately in front of and below the head of the fibula.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for GB-34?
Benefits tendons and joints; spreads Liver qi; clears Gallbladder damp-heat; activates the channel. The dataset lists these primary indications: Knee or lateral leg pain; tendon tightness; hypochondriac pain; bitter taste. Secondary indications are recorded as: Nausea; jaundice patterns; sciatica; post-stroke stiffness.
Is GB-34 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify GB-34 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.