GB24 (Riyue, “Sun and Moon”) is the Front-Mu of Gallbladder point of the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the anterior chest, directly below the nipple, in the seventh intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. It regulates qi, harmonizes the middle jiao, and benefits the gallbladder.
On the anterior chest, directly below the nipple, in the seventh intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Oblique insertion superiorly or inferiorly 0.5-0.8 cun. Caution: pneumothorax.
Regulates qi, harmonizes the middle jiao, and benefits the gallbladder.
Hypochondriac pain, bitter taste in mouth, vomiting, acid regurgitation, jaundice.
As the Front-Mu point of the Gallbladder, GB24 is a primary point for direct access to and regulation of the Gallbladder organ, making it essential for conditions like cholecystitis, gallstones, and jaundice. It excels at harmonizing the Middle Jiao, addressing issues such as epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting, especially when related to Liver-Gallbladder disharmony. Its meeting with the Spleen meridian further enhances its ability to resolve damp-heat in the Middle Jiao. Clinically, it is often paired with Danzhong (CV17) for chest and hypochondriac distention.
GB24 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB24 (Riyue) is located on the anterior chest, directly below the nipple, in the seventh intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
GB24 regulates qi, harmonizes the middle jiao, and benefits the gallbladder. Common clinical indications include hypochondriac pain, bitter taste in mouth, vomiting, acid regurgitation, jaundice.
Oblique insertion superiorly or inferiorly 0.5-0.8 cun. Caution: pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
GB24 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).