Source Point
LOCATION: Anterior & inferior to the external malleolus, in the depression on the lateral side of
the tendon of m. extensor digitorum longus.
IMAGE: An anatomical reference to the depression in which GB 40 sit, which resembles a
collapsed building.-- the "Mound" is the lateral malleolus.
FUNCTIONS: Spreads the Liver Qi and Benefits the GallBladder
Clears the Channels
Clears Liver Fire, Clears Liver/GallBladder Heat & Damp, Dispels ShaoYang pathogens, Improves
Joint Function, Regulates Liver Qi & Blood, Regulates GallBladder
INDICATIONS:
axillary lymphadenitis
cholecystitis
colic
diseases of the ankle & surrounding soft tissues
distension on the lower abdomen
pain in the chest & ribs
rib pain
sciatica
soreness of the leg due to twisted muscles
tidal fevers
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 0.8 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES: disillusionment
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Important ankle point-- also for heel problems
sometimes for eye disorders
vomiting-- Wood attacking Earth syndrome
tidal fevers
for "bitter heat"
