2)足少阳阳跷脉之会。本穴位处髋部肌肉丰满之处，穴内的地部经水流入地之地部后气化出大量阳气，穴内气血既的天部的阳气又有地部的经水，气血物质同合阳于阳跷脉的气血之性，故为足少阳阳跷脉之会。
运行规律：经水大部分循本穴的地部孔隙流入地之地部，小部分经水下传环跳穴，天部阳气则汇入中跷脉所在的天部层次。
功能作用：利湿化气。
30环跳
别名：膑骨，髋骨，分中，环各，髀枢，髀厌。
名解：1）环跳。环，一种园形而中间有孔的玉器或一串连环中的一节，此指穴内物质为天部肺金特性的凉湿之气。跳，跳动也，阳之健也，指穴内阳气健盛。环跳名意指胆经水湿在此大量气化为天部阳气。本穴物质为居髎穴传来的地部水湿，至本穴后，水湿渗入穴内丰满的肌肉之中并气化为天部的阳气，穴内阳气健盛使人在如，故名环跳。
2)膑骨。膑，膝盖骨也。骨，肾气也。膑骨名意指本穴地部的生发之气旺盛，使人体的活动如膝关节般运转自如。理同环跳名解（古有膑刑，即切去膝盖骨使之不能行者，而穴名之膑者取义则正相反）。髋骨名意与膑骨同。
3)分中。分，分而散之也。中，与外相对，指内部。分中名意指穴内气血在此分而散之。本穴物质为居髎穴传来的地部水湿，至本穴后地部水湿气化并散于穴外，本穴如同胆经气血的分流之处，故名分中。
4)环各。环同上解，指穴内物质为肺金特性的凉性水气。各，指穴周各部。环各名意指胆经的凉性水气在此输向髋之各部。理同环跳名解。
5)髀枢。髀，通脾，指穴内的肌肉部位。枢，门户的转轴也。髀枢名意指穴内的肌肉层次中大量气化阳气并输向穴外各部。理同环跳名解。
6)髀厌。髀，通脾，指穴内脾土。厌，厌恶也。髀厌名意指胆经上部经脉下传的水湿太过则为穴内的脾土所不喜，故名髀厌。
运行规律：地中水湿渗入脾土之中，天部之气则外输人体各部。
功能作用：健脾益气。
31风市
穴义：胆经经气在此散热冷缩后化为水湿风气。
名解：风，风气也。市，集市也。风市名意指胆经经气在此散热冷缩后化为水湿风气。本穴物质为环跳穴传来的天部凉湿水气，至本穴后，凉湿水气进一步散热缩合而变为天部的水湿云气，水湿云气由本穴的天部层次横向向外传输，本穴如同风气的集散之的，故名风市。
运行规律：吸湿后下行中渎穴。
功能作用：运化水湿。
治法：寒则先泻后补或多灸，热则泻针出气。
32中渎
穴义：胆经经气化雨冷降后在此形成地部的小沟渠。
名解：中，与外相对，指穴之内部。渎，水流冲涮而成的小沟渠。中渎名意指胆经经气化雨冷降后在此形成地部的小沟渠。本穴物质为风市穴传来的水湿云气，至本穴后化雨冷降为地部经水，经水循胆经向下流躺时形成小沟渠之状，故名中渎。
功能作用：疏导水湿。
33膝阳关
别名：寒府，关阳，关陵，阳陵。
名解：1）膝阳关。膝，指本穴所在为膝部。阳，阳气也。关，关卡也。膝阳关名意指胆经的地部经水由此向下飞落。本穴物质为中渎穴传来的地部经水，至本穴后，经水向膝之下部飞落而下，飞落而下的经水飞溅出大量的水湿之气并充盛于穴周内外，致使膝以下胆经各穴生发的阳气上行至此时受到格阻，胆经下部经脉的阳气至此后不得上行，故名膝阳关。关阳名意与膝阳关同。
2)寒府。寒，寒冷也。府，府宅也。寒府名意指胆经营下行经水在此生发出大量冷湿水气。理同膝阳关名解。
3)关陵。关，关卡也。陵，土堆也，此指脾土物质。关陵名意指随胆经风气上扬的脾土尘埃在此被关卡于膝关节下部。本穴物质为下行的经水及经水散发的大量寒湿水气，而随胆经下部经脉上扬的脾土尘埃至此后则因与此寒湿水气相遇而不能上行，故名关陵。
4)阳陵。阳，阳气也。陵，陵墓也。阳陵名意指胆经吸热上行的阳热之气在此如同进入陵墓被埋藏一般，故名阳陵。理同寒府名解。
功能作用：清热降温。
别名：筋会，阳陵。
穴义：胆经的地部水湿在此大量气化。
名解：1）阳陵泉。阳，阳气也。陵，土堆也。泉，源源不断也。阳陵泉名意指胆经的地部经水在此大量气化。本穴物质为膝阳关穴飞落下传的经水及胆经膝下部经脉上行而至的阳热之气，二气交会后，随胆经上扬的脾土尘埃吸湿后沉降于地，胆经上部经脉落下的经水亦渗入脾土之中，脾土固化于穴周，脾土中的水湿则大量气化，本穴如同脾土尘埃的堆积之场和脾气的生发之地，故名阳陵泉。阳陵名意与阳陵泉同。
2)筋会。筋，肝胆所主之风也。会，交会也。筋会名意指胆经的天部风气在此汇合。本穴物质为膝阳关穴下传的寒湿风气和胆经膝以下各部上行的阳热风气，在本穴为汇合之状，故名筋会。
3)胆经合穴。合，会合也。本穴为胆经气血会合之处，故为胆经合穴。理同筋会名解。
4)本穴属土。属土，指本穴气血运行变化表现同的五行属性。本穴物质为胆经上、下两部的天部水湿风气会合而成，在本穴为聚集之状，表现出土的不动之义，故其属土。
运行规律：散热吸湿后冷降归地。
功能作用：降浊除湿。
别名：别阳，足髎。
名解：1）阳交。阳，阳气也。交，交会也。阳交名意指胆经吸热上行的天部阳气在此交会。本穴物质为外丘穴传来的湿热风气，至本穴后，此气吸热胀散上至于天之天部而成为阳气，与膀胱经飞扬穴扬散于天之天部的阳气相交会，故名阳交。
2)别阳。别，离别之意。阳，阳气。别阳名意指胆经吸热胀散的阳热之气由此别走阳维脉。本穴物质为外丘穴传来的湿热风气，至本穴后吸热胀散而化为纯阳之气，胀散的纯阳之气别走阳维脉所在的天部层次，故名别阳。
3)足髎。足，指穴所在的部位为足部。髎，孔隙之意。足髎名意指本穴的纯阳之气为弱小之状。本穴物质为外丘穴传来的湿热风气，经吸热后才能上升至本穴纯阳之气所在的天部层次，但因其富含水湿（外丘穴因其含有较多水湿而不能直行于上，只能横行），只有少部分水湿化为天之天部的纯阳之气，本穴天之天部的纯阳之气如同孔隙中化出一般，故名足髎。
4)阳维脉郄穴。郄，孔隙也。本穴天之天部的纯阳之气弱小，外传阳维脉如从孔隙中传出一般，故为阳维脉郄穴。
功能作用：理气降浊。
治法：寒则补之灸之，热则泻针出气。
名解：1)外丘。外，胆经之外也。丘，土丘也。外丘名意指随胆经风气上扬的脾土尘埃由此飘扬于胆经之外。本穴物质为光明穴传来的阳热风气，至本穴后，阳热风气势弱缓行并吸热冷降，随阳热风气上扬的脾土尘埃则飘散于胆经之外，故名外丘。
2)胆经郄穴。郄，孔隙也。本穴物质为光明穴上行而至的阳热风气，至本穴后势弱缓行，外传阳交穴的气血弱小，如从孔隙中传出一般，故为胆经郄穴。
功能作用：传递风气。
治法：寒则补之灸之，热则泻针出气。
名解：1）光明。光明，光彻明亮也。本穴物质为阳辅穴传来的湿热风气，上至本穴后，此气吸热而变为纯阳之气，天部的水湿尽散并变得光彻明亮，故名光明。
2)足少阳络穴。络，联络也。本穴气血所处为天之天部，足少阳胆经吸热蒸升的阳气皆汇合于此，本穴有联络胆经各部气血的作用，故为胆经络穴。
治法：寒则补之灸之，热则泻针出气。
38阳辅经穴，属火。
穴义：胆经的水湿之气在此吸热上行。
名解：1）阳指阳气，辅为辅佐之意。阳辅名意指胆经的水湿之气在此吸热上行。本穴物质为悬钟穴外散而来的湿冷水气，至本穴后因受外界之热而升温上行，本穴如辅佐胆经气血向上蒸升的作用，故名阳辅。
2)胆经经穴。经，动而不居也。本穴吸热后上行的阳气在本穴只是流行而过，动而不居，故为胆经经穴。
3)本穴属火。属火，指本穴气血运行变化表现出的五行属性。本穴物质为悬钟穴传来的凉湿水气，在本穴为吸热蒸升的变化，表现出火的炎上特征，故其属火。
功能作用：化阳益气。
治法：寒则补之灸之，热则泻针出气。
别名：绝骨，髓会。
名解：1）悬钟。悬，吊挂也，指空中。钟，古指编钟，为一种乐器，其声混厚响亮。悬钟名意指胆经上部经脉的下行经水在此飞落而下。本穴物质为胆经上部经脉下行而至的地部经水，至本穴后经水由上飞落而下，如瀑布发出巨响一般，故名悬钟。
2)绝骨。绝，断绝、穷尽也。骨，水也。绝骨名意指胆经上部经脉的下行经水在此全部化为天部的水湿之气。本穴物质为胆经上部经脉下行而至的地部经水，至本穴后，由于本穴以下的人体组织为内收之状，经水从上部飞落而下则悬落于天部，自本穴起则无经水交于下部诸穴，故名绝骨。
3)髓会。髓，骨髓也，骨之精也，此指肾气。会，交会也。髓会名意指胆经的寒冷水气在此交会。本穴物质为胆经上部经脉下行而至的地部经水，至本穴后经水全部化为了天部的寒冷水气，本穴如同胆经寒冷之气的聚集之地，故名髓会。
运行规律：吸热后上行阳辅穴。
功能作用：清热生气。
治法：寒则补之灸之，热则泻针出气。
名解：1)丘墟。丘，土堆或土坡也。墟，故城遗址或废墟。丘墟名意指在胆经的风气作用下，地部的脾土为空虚之状。本穴物质为悬钟穴降行而至的水湿风气，在风气的吹刮下穴内脾土为空虚之状，只有皮骨而无脾土（肌肉），故名丘墟。
2)胆经原穴。原，本源也。本穴物质为天之下部的水湿风气，性寒凉，为胆经风气的生发之源，故为胆经原穴。
运行规律：缩合冷降并下行足临泣穴。
功能作用：生发风气。
治法：寒则先泻后补或补之灸之，热则泻针出气。
穴义：胆经的水湿风气在此化雨冷降。
名解：1）足临泣。足，指穴在足部。临，居高临下之意。泣，泪也。足临泣名意指胆经的水湿风气在此化雨冷降。本穴物质为丘墟穴传来的水湿风气，至本穴后水湿风气化雨冷降，气血的运行变化如泪滴从上滴落一般，故名足临泣。
2)胆经俞穴。俞，输也。本穴物质为丘墟穴传来的水湿风气，在本穴的变化不光是化雨冷降，时亦有部分水湿云气向外传输，本穴为胆经水湿风气的向外输出之处，故为胆经俞穴。
3)本穴属木。属木，指本穴气血运行变化表现出的五行属性。本穴物质为丘墟穴传来的水湿风气，除在本穴化雨冷降外，同时亦向外部输出，表现出风木的横行特征，故其属木。
4)足少阳带脉之会。本穴所处的系统坐标位置与带脉气血所处的系统坐标位置相同，气血特性相同，故为足少阳带脉之会。
运行规律：小部分化雨冷降归地并传于地五会穴，大部分传向胆经之外。
功能作用：运化风气，冷降水湿。
治法：寒则先泻后补或补之灸之或点刺出点，热则泻针出气或水针。
42地五会
别名：地五。
穴义：天、地二部的寒湿水气在此交会。
2) Intersection of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Channel and the Yang Qiao Vessel. This acupoint is located in the fleshy part of the hip. The channel water at the Earth level within the point vaporizes into a large amount of Yang Qi after flowing into the deeper Earth level. The Qi and Blood substances within the point include both the Yang Qi at the Heaven level and the channel water at the Earth level. These substances align with the nature of the Qi and Blood of the Yang Qiao Vessel, thus serving as the intersection of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Channel and the Yang Qiao Vessel.
Qi-Blood Characteristics: The Qi-Blood substances consist of channel water at the Earth level and Yang Qi at the Heaven level.
Movement Pattern: Most of the channel water flows into the deeper Earth level through the pores at the Earth level of this point; a small portion flows downward to Huantiao (GB30). The Yang Qi at the Heaven level merges into the Heaven level where the Yang Qiao Vessel resides.
Functions: Promotes dampness resolution and Qi transformation.
Treatment Principles: For Cold patterns, use dredging, tonification, and moxibustion; for Heat patterns, use hydro-acupuncture or needle-draining to release Qi.
30 Huantiao (GB30)
Aliases: Bin Gu, Kuan Gu, Fen Zhong, Huan Ge, Bi Shu, Bi Yan.
Acupoint Meaning: The water-dampness of the Gallbladder Channel vaporizes into Heaven-level Yang Qi here in large quantities.
Name Explanation:
1) Huantiao. "Huan" refers to a jade artifact that is circular with a hole in the center, or a link in a chain; here it indicates that the substance within the point is cool and damp Qi with the characteristics of Lung Metal at the Heaven level. "Tiao" means jumping or vigorous movement, referring to the robustness of Yang Qi within the point. The name implies that the water-dampness of the Gallbladder Channel vaporizes into Heaven-level Yang Qi here. The substance of this point is ground-level water-dampness transmitted from Juliao (GB29); upon reaching this point, the water-dampness seeps into the abundant muscles within the point and vaporizes into Heaven-level Yang Qi. The robust Yang Qi allows for free movement, hence the name Huantiao.
2) Bin Gu. "Bin" refers to the patella (kneecap). "Gu" refers to Kidney Qi. The name implies that the generating Qi at the Earth level of this point is vigorous, allowing human body movements to be as free as those of the knee joint. The rationale is similar to the explanation of Huantiao (anciently, bin punishment involved removing the kneecap to prevent walking, whereas the term "Bin" in this acupoint name carries the opposite meaning). Kun Gu has the same meaning as Bin Gu.
3) Fen Zhong. "Fen" means to divide and scatter. "Zhong" refers to the interior, opposite to the exterior. The name implies that the Qi and Blood within the point are divided and scattered here. The substance is ground-level water-dampness transmitted from Juliao (GB29); upon reaching this point, the ground-level water-dampness vaporizes and scatters outside the point. This point acts as a分流 (branching/diversion) site for the Qi and Blood of the Gallbladder Channel, hence the name Fen Zhong.
4) Huan Ge. "Huan" is explained above, referring to cool water-Qi with Lung Metal characteristics. "Ge" refers to various parts around the point. The name implies that the cool water-Qi of the Gallbladder Channel is distributed to various parts of the hip here. The rationale is similar to the explanation of Huantiao.
5) Bi Shu. "Bi" connects to Spleen, referring to the muscular area of the point. "Shu" refers to the pivot of a door. The name implies that a large amount of Yang Qi is vaporized in the muscular layer of the point and distributed to various parts outside. The rationale is similar to the explanation of Huantiao.
6) Bi Yan. "Bi" connects to Spleen, referring to Spleen Earth within the point. "Yan" means dislike or aversion. The name implies that excessive water-dampness transmitted downward from the upper channels of the Gallbladder Channel is disliked by the Spleen Earth within the point, hence the name Bi Yan.
Qi-Blood Characteristics: The Qi-Blood substances consist of water-dampness at the Earth level and Yang Qi at the Heaven level.
Movement Pattern: Water-dampness from the Earth infiltrates into Spleen Earth, while Qi at the Heaven level is distributed outward to various parts of the human body.
Functions: Strengthens the Spleen and benefits Qi.
Treatment Principles: For Cold patterns, use tonification and moxibustion; for Heat patterns, use needle-draining to release Qi or hydro-acupuncture.
31 Fengshi (GB31)
Acupoint Meaning: The Jing-Qi of the Gallbladder Channel dissipates heat, contracts due to cold, and transforms into water-dampness Wind-Qi.
Name Explanation: "Feng" means Wind-Qi. "Shi" means market. The name implies that the Jing-Qi of the Gallbladder Channel dissipates heat, contracts due to cold, and transforms into water-dampness Wind-Qi here. The substance of this point is cool, damp water-Qi at the Heaven level transmitted from Huantiao (GB30); upon reaching this point, the cool, damp water-Qi further dissipates heat and condenses to become water-dampness cloud-Qi at the Heaven level. This cloud-Qi transmits horizontally outward from the Heaven level of this point. This point serves as a gathering and dispersing place for Wind-Qi, hence the name Fengshi.
Qi-Blood Characteristics: The Qi-Blood substance is water-dampness cloud-Qi at the Heaven level.
Movement Pattern: After absorbing moisture, it descends to Zhongdu (GB32).
Functions: Transforms and transports water-dampness.
Treatment Principles: For Cold patterns, use draining first then tonifying, or frequent moxibustion; for Heat patterns, use needle-draining to release Qi.
32 Zhongdu (GB32)
Acupoint Meaning: The Jing-Qi of the Gallbladder Channel transforms into rain, cools, and descends, forming small ditches at the Earth level here.
Name Explanation: "Zhong" refers to the interior, opposite to the exterior. "Du" refers to small ditches formed by water flow scouring. The name implies that the Jing-Qi of the Gallbladder Channel transforms into rain, cools, and descends, forming small ditches at the Earth level here. The substance of this point is water-dampness cloud-Qi transmitted from Fengshi (GB31); upon reaching this point, it transforms into rain, cools, and descends to become channel water at the Earth level. As the channel water flows downward along the Gallbladder Channel, it forms the shape of small ditches, hence the name Zhongdu.
Qi-Blood Characteristics: The Qi-Blood substance is channel water at the Earth level.
Movement Pattern: Flows downward along the Gallbladder Channel to Xiyangguan (GB33).
Functions: Dredges and drains water-dampness.
Treatment Principles: For Cold patterns, use dredging, pricking to bleed, or moxibustion; for Heat patterns, use needle-draining to release Qi or hydro-acupuncture.
33 Xiyangguan (GB33)
Aliases: Han Fu, Guan Yang, Guan Ling, Yang Ling.
Acupoint Meaning: The channel water at the Earth level of the Gallbladder Channel flies down from here.
Name Explanation:
1) Xiyangguan. "Xi" refers to the knee region where this point is located. "Yang" refers to Yang Qi. "Guan" refers to a pass or checkpoint. The name implies that the channel water at the Earth level of the Gallbladder Channel flies down from here. The substance of this point is channel water at the Earth level transmitted from Zhongdu (GB32); upon reaching this point, the channel water flies downward toward the lower part of the knee. The flying channel water splashes out a large amount of water-dampness Qi, filling the inside and outside of the surrounding area. This obstructs the ascending Yang Qi generated by the points below the knee on the Gallbladder Channel. The Yang Qi of the lower Gallbladder Channel cannot ascend beyond this point, hence the name Xiyangguan. Guan Yang has the same meaning as Xiyangguan.
2) Han Fu. "Han" means cold. "Fu" means mansion or residence. The name implies that the descending channel water of the Gallbladder Channel generates a large amount of cold, damp water-Qi here. The rationale is similar to the explanation of Xiyangguan.
3) Guan Ling. "Guan" refers to a checkpoint. "Ling" refers to an earthen mound, indicating Spleen Earth substance here. The name implies that the Spleen Earth dust carried upward by the Wind-Qi of the Gallbladder Channel is blocked at the lower part of the knee joint here. The substance of this point consists of descending channel water and a large amount of cold, damp water-Qi emitted by the water. The Spleen Earth dust carried upward by the lower Gallbladder Channel encounters this cold, damp water-Qi and cannot ascend, hence the name Guan Ling.
4) Yang Ling. "Yang" refers to Yang Qi. "Ling" refers to a tomb. The name implies that the hot Yang Qi of the Gallbladder Channel, which ascends after absorbing heat, is buried like entering a tomb here, hence the name Yang Ling. The rationale is similar to the explanation of Han Fu.
Qi-Blood Characteristics: The Qi-Blood substances consist of flying channel water and cold, damp water-Qi at the Heaven level.
Movement Pattern: Flows downward along the Gallbladder Channel to Yanglingquan (GB34).
Functions: Clears heat and lowers temperature.
Treatment Principles: For Cold patterns, use draining, pricking to bleed, or moxibustion; for Heat patterns, use tonification or hydro-acupuncture.
34 Yanglingquan (GB34) - He-Sea Point, Earth Element, Meeting Point of Tendons
Aliases: Jin Hui, Yang Ling.
Acupoint Meaning: The channel water at the Earth level of the Gallbladder Channel vaporizes in large quantities here.
Name Explanation:
1) Yanglingquan. "Yang" refers to Yang Qi. "Ling" refers to an earthen mound. "Quan" means continuous source. The name implies that the channel water at the Earth level of the Gallbladder Channel vaporizes in large quantities here. The substance of this point consists of channel water flying down from Xiyangguan (GB33) and hot Yang Qi ascending from the lower knee part of the Gallbladder Channel. After these two energies intersect, the Spleen Earth dust carried upward by the Gallbladder Channel absorbs moisture and settles to the Earth. The channel water falling from the upper Gallbladder Channel also infiltrates into the Spleen Earth. The Spleen Earth solidifies around the point, and the water-dampness within the Spleen Earth vaporizes in large quantities. This point resembles a pile of Spleen Earth dust and a place where Spleen Qi generates, hence the name Yanglingquan. Yang Ling has the same meaning as Yanglingquan.
2) Jin Hui. "Jin" refers to Wind governed by the Liver and Gallbladder. "Hui" means meeting. The name implies that the Heaven-level Wind-Qi of the Gallbladder Channel converges here. The substance of this point consists of cold, damp Wind-Qi transmitted from Xiyangguan (GB33) and hot Yang Wind-Qi ascending from various parts below the knee on the Gallbladder Channel. They converge at this point, hence the name Jin Hui.
3) Gallbladder Channel He-Sea Point. "He" means convergence. This point is where the Qi and Blood of the Gallbladder Channel converge, thus serving as the He-Sea point of the Gallbladder Channel. The rationale is similar to the explanation of Jin Hui.
4) This Point Belongs to Earth. "Belongs to Earth" refers to the Five Elements attribute manifested by the changes in Qi and Blood movement. The substance of this point is formed by the convergence of Heaven-level water-dampness Wind-Qi from the upper and lower parts of the Gallbladder Channel. It gathers at this point, exhibiting the immovable nature of Earth, thus belonging to Earth.
Qi-Blood Characteristics: The Qi-Blood substances consist of hot Yang Wind-Qi at the Heaven level and Spleen Earth dust carried upward by the Wind-Qi.
Movement Pattern: Dissipates heat, absorbs moisture, cools, and descends to the Earth.
Functions: Descends turbidity and removes dampness.
Treatment Principles: For Cold patterns, use tonification and moxibustion; for Heat patterns, use needle-draining to release Qi or hydro-acupuncture.
35 Yangjiao (GB35) - Xi-Cleft Point of the Yang Wei Vessel
Aliases: Bie Yang, Zu Liao.
Acupoint Meaning: The Heaven-level Yang Qi of the Gallbladder Channel, having absorbed heat and ascended, intersects here.
Name Explanation:
1) Yangjiao. "Yang" refers to Yang Qi. "Jiao" means intersection. The name implies that the Heaven-level Yang Qi of the Gallbladder Channel, having absorbed heat and ascended, intersects here. The substance of this point is damp-heat Wind-Qi transmitted from Wuqiu (GB36); upon reaching this point, this Qi absorbs heat, expands, and scatters upward to the highest Heaven level, becoming Yang Qi. It intersects with the Yang Qi scattered to the highest Heaven level by Feiyang (BL58) of the Bladder Channel, hence the name Yangjiao.
2) Bie Yang. "Bie" means separation. "Yang" refers to Yang Qi. The name implies that the hot Yang Qi of the Gallbladder Channel, having absorbed heat and expanded/scattered, diverges to the Yang Wei Vessel here. The substance of this point is damp-heat Wind-Qi transmitted from Wuqiu (GB36); upon reaching this point, it absorbs heat, expands, and transforms into pure Yang Qi. This expanding pure Yang Qi diverges to the Heaven level where the Yang Wei Vessel resides, hence the name Bie Yang.
3) Zu Liao. "Zu" refers to the foot, indicating the location of the point. "Liao" means pore. The name implies that the pure Yang Qi at this point is weak in quantity. The substance of this point is damp-heat Wind-Qi transmitted from Wuqiu (GB36); only after absorbing heat can it rise to the Heaven level of pure Yang Qi. However, because it is rich in water-dampness (Wuqiu contains much water-dampness and cannot move straight up, only horizontally), only a small portion of the water-dampness transforms into pure Yang Qi at the highest Heaven level. The pure Yang Qi at the highest Heaven level of this point seems to emerge from a pore, hence the name Zu Liao.
4) Xi-Cleft Point of the Yang Wei Vessel. "Xi" means pore. The pure Yang Qi at the highest Heaven level of this point is weak, and its transmission to the Yang Wei Vessel is like passing through a pore, thus serving as the Xi-Cleft point of the Yang Wei Vessel.
Qi-Blood Characteristics: The Qi-Blood substance is pure Yang Qi at the Heaven level.
Movement Pattern: First, it absorbs moisture, cools, contracts, and transmits to Yanglingquan (GB34); second, it diverges outward to the Yang Wei Vessel.
Functions: Regulates Qi and descends turbidity.
Treatment Principles: For Cold patterns, use tonification and moxibustion; for Heat patterns, use needle-draining to release Qi.
36 Wuqiu (GB36) - Xi-Cleft Point of the Gallbladder Channel
Acupoint Meaning: The Spleen Earth dust carried upward by the Wind-Qi of the Gallbladder Channel floats outside the Gallbladder Channel here.
Name Explanation:
1) Wuqiu. "Wai" means outside the Gallbladder Channel. "Qiu" means earth mound. The name implies that the Spleen Earth dust carried upward by the Wind-Qi of the Gallbladder Channel floats outside the Gallbladder Channel here. The substance of this point is hot Yang Wind-Qi transmitted from Guangming (GB37); upon reaching this point, the hot Yang Wind-Qi weakens, moves slowly, absorbs heat, and cools/descends. The Spleen Earth dust carried upward by the hot Yang Wind-Qi scatters outside the Gallbladder Channel, hence the name Wuqiu.
2) Gallbladder Channel Xi-Cleft Point. "Xi" means pore. The substance of this point is hot Yang Wind-Qi ascending from Guangming (GB37); upon reaching this point, it weakens and moves slowly. The Qi and Blood transmitted outward to Yangjiao (GB35) are weak, appearing as if emerging from a pore, thus serving as the Xi-Cleft point of the Gallbladder Channel.
Qi-Blood Characteristics: The Qi-Blood substance is damp-heat Wind-Qi.
Movement Pattern: Transmits horizontally along the Gallbladder Channel to Yangjiao (GB35).
Functions: Transmits Wind-Qi.
Treatment Principles: For Cold patterns, use tonification and moxibustion; for Heat patterns, use needle-draining to release Qi.
37 Guangming (GB37) - Luo-Connecting Point
Acupoint Meaning: The Qi and Blood of the Gallbladder Channel transform into pure Yang Qi after reaching this point.
Name Explanation:
1) Guangming. "Guangming" means bright and clear. The substance of this point is damp-heat Wind-Qi transmitted from Yangfu (GB38); upon ascending to this point, this Qi absorbs heat and transforms into pure Yang Qi. The water-dampness at the Heaven level dissipates completely, becoming bright and clear, hence the name Guangming.
2) Foot-Shaoyang Luo-Connecting Point. "Luo" means connection. The Qi and Blood at this point reside at the highest Heaven level. The Yang Qi of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Channel, having absorbed heat and steamed/ascended, all converges here. This point has the function of connecting the Qi and Blood of various parts of the Gallbladder Channel, thus serving as the Luo-Connecting point of the Gallbladder Channel.
Qi-Blood Characteristics: The Qi-Blood substance is pure Yang Qi at the highest Heaven level.
Movement Pattern: Most of it absorbs moisture and transmits to Wuqiu (GB36); a small portion diverges to the Jueyin Liver Channel.
Functions: Connects the Qi and Blood of the Liver and Gallbladder.
Treatment Principles: For Cold patterns, use tonification and moxibustion; for Heat patterns, use needle-draining to release Qi.
38 Yangfu (GB39) - Jing-River Point, Fire Element
Acupoint Meaning: The water-dampness Qi of the Gallbladder Channel absorbs heat and ascends here.
Name Explanation:
1) Yangfu. "Yang" refers to Yang Qi; "Fu" means assistance. The name implies that the water-dampness Qi of the Gallbladder Channel absorbs heat and ascends here. The substance of this point is cool, damp water-Qi scattering outward from Xuanzhong (GB39); upon reaching this point, it warms up and ascends due to external heat. This point assists the Qi and Blood of the Gallbladder Channel in steaming and ascending upward, hence the name Yangfu.
2) Gallbladder Channel Jing-River Point. "Jing" means moving without staying. The Yang Qi ascending after absorbing heat at this point merely flows through and does not stay, thus serving as the Jing-River point of the Gallbladder Channel.
3) This Point Belongs to Fire. "Belongs to Fire" refers to the Five Elements attribute manifested by the changes in Qi and Blood movement. The substance of this point is cool, damp water-Qi transmitted from Xuanzhong (GB39); at this point, it undergoes the change of absorbing heat and steaming/ascending, exhibiting the flaming-upward characteristic of Fire, thus belonging to Fire.
Qi-Blood Characteristics: The Qi-Blood substance is hot Yang Wind-Qi.
Movement Pattern: After absorbing heat, it transmits upward along the Gallbladder Channel to Guangming (GB37).
Functions: Generates Yang and benefits Qi.
Treatment Principles: For Cold patterns, use tonification and moxibustion; for Heat patterns, use needle-draining to release Qi.
39 Xuanzhong (GB39) - Hui-Meeting Point of Marrow
Aliases: Jue Gu, Sui Hui.
Acupoint Meaning: The channel water descending from the upper channels of the Gallbladder Channel flies down here.
Name Explanation:
1) Xuanzhong. "Xuan" means hanging, referring to the air. "Zhong" refers to ancient chimes, a musical instrument with a deep and resonant sound. The name implies that the channel water descending from the upper channels of the Gallbladder Channel flies down here. The substance of this point is channel water arriving from the upper channels of the Gallbladder Channel; upon reaching this point, the channel water flies down from above, making a loud noise like a waterfall, hence the name Xuanzhong.
2) Jue Gu. "Jue" means cut off or exhausted. "Gu" refers to water. The name implies that the channel water descending from the upper channels of the Gallbladder Channel transforms entirely into Heaven-level water-dampness Qi here. The substance of this point is channel water arriving from the upper channels of the Gallbladder Channel; upon reaching this point, due to the inward-contracting structure of the human tissues below this point, the channel water flying down from above hangs at the Heaven level. From this point onward, no channel water interacts with the lower points, hence the name Jue Gu.
3) Sui Hui. "Sui" refers to bone marrow, the essence of bones, indicating Kidney Qi here. "Hui" means meeting. The name implies that the cold water-Qi of the Gallbladder Channel meets here. The substance of this point is channel water arriving from the upper channels of the Gallbladder Channel; upon reaching this point, the channel water transforms entirely into cold water-Qi at the Heaven level. This point resembles the gathering place of the cold Qi of the Gallbladder Channel, hence the name Sui Hui.
Qi-Blood Characteristics: The Qi-Blood substance is water-dampness Qi at the Heaven level, with a cold and damp nature.
Movement Pattern: After absorbing heat, it ascends to Yangfu (GB38).
Functions: Clears heat and generates Qi.
Treatment Principles: For Cold patterns, use tonification and moxibustion; for Heat patterns, use needle-draining to release Qi.
40 Qiuxu (GB40) - Yuan-Source Point
Acupoint Meaning: Under the influence of the Wind-Qi of the Gallbladder Channel, the Spleen Earth at the Earth level becomes empty.
Name Explanation:
1) Qiuxu. "Qiu" refers to an earthen mound or slope. "Xu" refers to ruins or abandoned city sites. The name implies that under the influence of the Wind-Qi of the Gallbladder Channel, the Spleen Earth at the Earth level becomes empty. The substance of this point is water-dampness Wind-Qi descending from Xuanzhong (GB39); under the blowing of the Wind-Qi, the Spleen Earth within the point becomes empty, containing only skin and bone but no Spleen Earth (muscle), hence the name Qiuxu.
2) Gallbladder Channel Yuan-Source Point. "Yuan" means origin. The substance of this point is water-dampness Wind-Qi at the lower Heaven level, with a cold and cool nature, serving as the source of generation for the Wind-Qi of the Gallbladder Channel, thus serving as the Yuan-Source point of the Gallbladder Channel.
Qi-Blood Characteristics: The Qi-Blood substance is water-dampness Wind-Qi.
Movement Pattern: Contracts, cools, and descends to Zulinqi (GB41).
Functions: Generates Wind-Qi.
Treatment Principles: For Cold patterns, drain first then tonify, or use tonification and moxibustion; for Heat patterns, use needle-draining to release Qi.
41 Zulinqi (GB41) - Shu-Stream Point, Wood Element, Intersection of Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Channel and Dai Vessel
Acupoint Meaning: The water-dampness Wind-Qi of the Gallbladder Channel transforms into rain, cools, and descends here.
Name Explanation:
1) Zulinqi. "Zu" indicates the point is on the foot. "Lin" means overlooking from a height. "Qi" means weeping or tears. The name implies that the water-dampness Wind-Qi of the Gallbladder Channel transforms into rain, cools, and descends here. The substance of this point is water-dampness Wind-Qi transmitted from Qiuxu (GB40); upon reaching this point, the water-dampness Wind-Qi transforms into rain, cools, and descends. The movement and change of Qi and Blood resemble tears dripping from above, hence the name Zulinqi.
2) Gallbladder Channel Shu-Stream Point. "Shu" means transport. The substance of this point is water-dampness Wind-Qi transmitted from Qiuxu (GB40). The changes at this point are not only transforming into rain, cooling, and descending, but also transmitting some water-dampness cloud-Qi outward. This point is the outlet for the water-dampness Wind-Qi of the Gallbladder Channel to transmit outward, thus serving as the Shu-Stream point of the Gallbladder Channel.
3) This Point Belongs to Wood. "Belongs to Wood" refers to the Five Elements attribute manifested by the changes in Qi and Blood movement. The substance of this point is water-dampness Wind-Qi transmitted from Qiuxu (GB40). Besides transforming into rain, cooling, and descending at this point, it simultaneously outputs outward, exhibiting the horizontal movement characteristic of Wind-Wood, thus belonging to Wood.
4) Intersection of Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Channel and Dai Vessel. The system coordinate position of this point is the same as that of the Dai Vessel's Qi and Blood, and their Qi and Blood characteristics are identical, thus serving as the intersection of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Channel and the Dai Vessel.
Qi-Blood Characteristics: The Qi-Blood substance is water-dampness Wind-Qi.
Movement Pattern: A small portion transforms into rain, cools, and descends to the Earth, transmitting to Diwuhui (GB42); most of it transmits outside the Gallbladder Channel.
Functions: Transforms and transports Wind-Qi, cools and descends water-dampness.
Treatment Principles: For Cold patterns, drain first then tonify, or use tonification and moxibustion, or prick to bleed; for Heat patterns, use needle-draining to release Qi or hydro-acupuncture.
42 Diwuhui (GB42)
Alias: Di Wu.
Acupoint Meaning: The cold, damp water-Qi at the Heaven and Earth levels meet here.