GB29 Juliao

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GB29 (Juliao, “Juliao”) is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the lateral aspect of the hip, in the depression between the anterior superior iliac spine and the greater trochanter. It modern research suggests GB29 is used to reduce lateral hip pain, enhance joint mobility, and alleviate lower extremity stiffness and weakness. It has also been used to address neuropathic pain in the lower extremity and to manage symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis.

Location

On the lateral aspect of the hip, in the depression between the anterior superior iliac spine and the greater trochanter.

Needling

For hip osteoarthritis, needles were administered as part of a local and distal point strategy. For neuropathic pain, it was used in a weekly acupuncture session. For ankylosing spondylitis, it was part of a 30-minute warm acupuncture session. In veterinary practice for hip pain, 2mm gold wire pieces were implanted into the point using 14-gauge hypodermic needles.

TCM functions

Modern research suggests GB29 is used to reduce lateral hip pain, enhance joint mobility, and alleviate lower extremity stiffness and weakness. It has also been used to address neuropathic pain in the lower extremity and to manage symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis..

Indications

Modern clinical applications for GB29 include hip osteoarthritis-related pain, lateral hip pain, lower extremity stiffness and weakness, and neuropathic pain in the lower extremity (e.g., from sacrum metastasis). It is also indicated for the management of ankylosing spondylitis..

Clinical notes

Due to the absence of classical excerpts, the traditional functions and indications for GB29 cannot be determined from the provided sources. Its clinical application would typically be based on modern understanding of its anatomical location and channel pathway.

On the Gallbladder Channel channel

GB29 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:

Frequently asked questions

Where is GB29 located?

GB29 (Juliao) is located on the lateral aspect of the hip, in the depression between the anterior superior iliac spine and the greater trochanter.

What is GB29 used for?

GB29 modern research suggests GB29 is used to reduce lateral hip pain, enhance joint mobility, and alleviate lower extremity stiffness and weakness. It has also been used to address neuropathic pain in the lower extremity and to manage symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis. Common clinical indications include modern clinical applications for GB29 include hip osteoarthritis-related pain, lateral hip pain, lower extremity stiffness and weakness, and neuropathic pain in the lower extremity (e.g., from sacrum metastasis). It is also indicated for the management of ankylosing spondylitis.

How is GB29 needled?

For hip osteoarthritis, needles were administered as part of a local and distal point strategy. For neuropathic pain, it was used in a weekly acupuncture session. For ankylosing spondylitis, it was part of a 30-minute warm acupuncture session. In veterinary practice for hip pain, 2mm gold wire pieces were implanted into the point using 14-gauge hypodermic needles.

Which meridian is GB29 on?

GB29 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).

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