Gallbladder meridian

GB-41 (Zúlínqì, 足临泣) — Foot Falling Tears

Meridian
Gallbladder (GB)
Anatomical view
lateral
Point classification
Shu-stream point of the Gallbladder channel; confluent point of the Girdling vessel.
Depth reference
0.3–0.5 cun perpendicular
Moxibustion
Not established in checked sources.
Reference aliases
GB41; Zulinqi; 足临泣; Foot Falling Tears

Anatomical location

On the top of the foot, just distal to the bases of the fourth and fifth metatarsals and lateral to the fifth extensor tendon.

Traditional actions

Spreads Liver qi; clears Gallbladder heat; regulates the Girdling vessel; benefits the breast and eyes.

Recorded indications

Primary: Headache; eye redness; breast pain; lateral chest or flank pain.

Secondary: Menstrual irregularity; foot swelling; tinnitus.

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 GB41, p. 192
  2. Acupuncture.Com Acupuncture Point Reference Gall Bladder 41: English translation, classification, indications, functions and needling

Frequently asked questions

Where is GB-41 located?

On the top of the foot, just distal to the bases of the fourth and fifth metatarsals and lateral to the fifth extensor tendon.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for GB-41?

Spreads Liver qi; clears Gallbladder heat; regulates the Girdling vessel; benefits the breast and eyes. The dataset lists these primary indications: Headache; eye redness; breast pain; lateral chest or flank pain. Secondary indications are recorded as: Menstrual irregularity; foot swelling; tinnitus.

Is GB-41 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify GB-41 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.