GB38 (Yangfu, “Yang Assistance”) is the Jing-River (Fire) point of the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 4 cun superior to the tip of the external malleolus, slightly anterior to the fibula. It clears heat, alleviates pain, and activates the meridian.
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 4 cun superior to the tip of the external malleolus, slightly anterior to the fibula.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun. Avoid the fibula.
Clears heat, alleviates pain, and activates the meridian.
Migraine, hypochondriac pain, leg pain, swelling of the foot.
As the Jing-River (Fire) point of the Gallbladder meridian, GB38 is primarily used for clearing heat from the meridian, particularly along its pathway. It is highly effective for pain and inflammation in the lateral costal region, hip, and leg due to excess heat. Clinically, it is often paired with GB34 for a comprehensive approach to Gallbladder meridian pain.
GB38 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB38 (Yangfu) is located on the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 4 cun superior to the tip of the external malleolus, slightly anterior to the fibula.
GB38 clears heat, alleviates pain, and activates the meridian. Common clinical indications include migraine, hypochondriac pain, leg pain, swelling of the foot.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun. Avoid the fibula. Caution: ⚠ Major vessel/nerve nearby — palpate first; avoid deep insertion.
GB38 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).