GB36 (Waiqiu, “Outer Hill”) is the Xi-cleft point of the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula. It activates qi and blood, alleviates pain, and calms spasms.
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun.
Activates qi and blood, alleviates pain, and calms spasms.
Leg pain, numbness, chest and hypochondriac pain, rabies.
As a Xi-cleft point, GB36 is primarily indicated for acute pain and spasms along the Gallbladder meridian, particularly in the lateral leg and hypochondrium. It is highly effective for sudden onset sciatica, muscle cramps, and acute sprains or injuries to the sinews. It also has a strong action on activating qi and blood, making it useful for blood stasis and pain. It is often used in conjunction with GB34 for more comprehensive treatment of sinew and joint issues.
GB36 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB36 (Waiqiu) is located on the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula.
GB36 activates qi and blood, alleviates pain, and calms spasms. Common clinical indications include leg pain, numbness, chest and hypochondriac pain, rabies.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun.
GB36 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).