GB26 - Daimai (Gallbladder Point 26)

Point features

Where is it located

GB26 is located at the level of the navel, directly below the free end of the 11th rib, along the mid-axillary line, where the Gallbladder meridian intersects with the Dai Mai (Belt Vessel).

Functions

• Regulates the Dai Mai, stabilizes the uterus
• Drains Damp-Heat from the lower abdomen
• Relieves pain in the hips and pelvic region
• Harmonizes the menstrual cycle and vaginal secretions
• Further information available in the app

What is it for

• Irregular menstruation, leucorrhea, uterine prolapse
• Abdominal and lower back pain from Qi stagnation or Dampness
• Distension in the hips, pelvic bloating
• Postpartum weakness and tension from stagnated Qi
• Further information available in the app

In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with GB26, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

GB26 Daimai, 'Belt', is the only point on the human body located on the Gallbladder meridian and intersecting the Dai Mai Extraordinary Vessel, the only horizontal channel between the meridians. It plays a fundamental role in the energy regulation of the lower abdominal tract, affecting menstruation, the uterus, and lower back muscles. It is also used in the treatment of localized obesity and ptosis.

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