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).
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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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
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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What you can find with AcupointsMap:
Interactive 3D visualization of the point
Complete functions and therapeutic indications
Needle insertion methods and detailed localization
Complete pathway of the meridian of Gallbladder
Main, Luo, Divergent, Muscle and Extraordinary Meridians
Associated pathology sheets
Treatment management on patients and connection with the 3D mannequin