Gallbladder meridian

GB-38 (Yángfǔ, 阳辅) — Yang Aid

Meridian
Gallbladder (GB)
Anatomical view
lateral
Point classification
Jing-river point of the Gallbladder channel.
Depth reference
1.0–1.5 cun perpendicular
Moxibustion
Not established in checked sources.
Reference aliases
GB38; Yangfu; 阳辅; Yang Aid

Anatomical location

On the fibular side of the lower leg, anterior to the fibula and 4 B-cun above the lateral malleolus.

Traditional actions

Clears Gallbladder fire; spreads channel qi; relieves pain along the lateral body.

Recorded indications

Primary: Migraine; eye pain; bitter taste; lateral chest or leg pain.

Secondary: Neck swelling; fever patterns; ankle weakness.

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 GB38, p. 190
  2. Acupuncture.Com Acupuncture Point Reference Gall Bladder 38: English translation, classification, indications, functions and needling

Frequently asked questions

Where is GB-38 located?

On the fibular side of the lower leg, anterior to the fibula and 4 B-cun above the lateral malleolus.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for GB-38?

Clears Gallbladder fire; spreads channel qi; relieves pain along the lateral body. The dataset lists these primary indications: Migraine; eye pain; bitter taste; lateral chest or leg pain. Secondary indications are recorded as: Neck swelling; fever patterns; ankle weakness.

Is GB-38 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify GB-38 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.