GB44 - Zuqiaoyin (Gallbladder Point 44)

Point features

Where is it located

GB44 is located on the lateral end of the 4th toe, 0.1 cun from the lateral corner of the nail, on the dorsolateral surface of the toe.

Functions

• Jing-Well point: clears the upper channels and opens the orifices
• Metal point on the Wood meridian: controls Fire, acute emotions, and agitation
• Treats acute disorders of the head, eyes, and Shen
• Used in energetic emergencies, loss of consciousness, extreme agitation
• Further information available in the app

What is it for

• Severe headache, hypertensive crises, explosive migraine
• Ocular tension, red eyes, distorted vision
• Extreme anxiety, panic attacks, sudden night awakening
• Acute confusion, loss of clarity (emergency use in TCM)
• Further information available in the app

In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with GB44, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

GB44 Zuqiaoyin, 'Yin of the Foot Surface', is a Jing-Well point, and like all terminal points, it acts deeply on the Shen system, especially in acute conditions and energetic crises.

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