GB39 (Xuanzhong, “Suspended Bell”) is the Hui-Meeting of Marrow point of the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 3 cun superior to the tip of the external malleolus, in the depression between the posterior border of the fibula and the tendons of peroneus longus and brevis. It strengthens the bones and marrow, clears heat, and alleviates pain.
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 3 cun superior to the tip of the external malleolus, in the depression between the posterior border of the fibula and the tendons of peroneus longus and brevis.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun. Avoid the fibula.
Strengthens the bones and marrow, clears heat, and alleviates pain.
Neck stiffness, hemiplegia, leg pain, atrophy of lower limbs, sprained ankle.
GB39 is the Hui-Meeting point of Marrow, making it indispensable for conditions related to bones, marrow, and the brain. It is renowned for strengthening bones and sinews, treating atrophy and weakness of the lower limbs, and addressing neck stiffness. It is classically used with BL11, another Hui-Meeting point, to nourish marrow and strengthen bones, particularly for conditions like osteoporosis or post-stroke sequelae.
GB39 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB39 (Xuanzhong) is located on the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 3 cun superior to the tip of the external malleolus, in the depression between the posterior border of the fibula and the tendons of peroneus longus and brevis.
GB39 strengthens the bones and marrow, clears heat, and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include neck stiffness, hemiplegia, leg pain, atrophy of lower limbs, sprained ankle.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun. Avoid the fibula. Caution: ⚠ Major vessel/nerve nearby — palpate first; avoid deep insertion.
GB39 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).