GB37 (Guangming, “Bright Light”) is the Luo-connecting point of the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula. It benefits the eyes and clears obstructions from the meridian.
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun.
Benefits the eyes and clears obstructions from the meridian.
Eye diseases, night blindness, leg pain, atrophy of lower limbs.
As the Luo-connecting point of the Gallbladder meridian, GB37 connects to the Liver meridian, making it a key point for balancing Liver and Gallbladder functions. It is renowned for its ability to benefit the eyes, treating a wide range of eye disorders such as blurred vision, night blindness, optic atrophy, and red, painful eyes, especially when due to Liver-Gallbladder heat or deficiency. It also clears obstructions from the meridian, alleviating pain and numbness along the Gallbladder channel. It is often paired with Liv3 (Taichong) for eye conditions.
GB37 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB37 (Guangming) is located on the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula.
GB37 benefits the eyes and clears obstructions from the meridian. Common clinical indications include eye diseases, night blindness, leg pain, atrophy of lower limbs.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun.
GB37 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).