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Acupuncture Points on the Gall Bladder Channel of Foot Shao Yang

Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Spleen Channels
Front Mu of the Gallbladder

Actions:

Benefits the Gall Bladder and spreads Liver Qi
Lowers rebellious Qi and harmonizes the middle jiao
Resolves damp-heat

Indications:

Pain in the hypochondriac region, vomiting, acid regurgitation, hiccup, jaundice, mastitis.

Pont Location:

A Manual of Acupuncture: On the anterior chest wall, in the seventh intercostal space, directly below the nipple, 4 cun lateral to the midline.
Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion: Directly below the nipple, in the seventh intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

Needling Method:

Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References Used

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