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.
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.