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.
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.