GB40 (Qiuxu, “Mound of Ruins”) is the Yuan-source point of the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located anterior to the external malleolus, in the depression on the lateral side of the tendon of extensor digitorum longus. It spreads liver qi, clears damp-heat, and benefits the ankle.
Anterior to the external malleolus, in the depression on the lateral side of the tendon of extensor digitorum longus.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun. Avoid the tendons.
Spreads liver qi, clears damp-heat, and benefits the ankle.
Ankle pain, swelling, hypochondriac pain, bitter taste in mouth, malaria.
As the Yuan-source point of the Gallbladder meridian, GB40 is crucial for regulating Gallbladder qi and addressing both excess and deficiency patterns. It excels at spreading Liver qi, resolving damp-heat in the lower jiao, and is a primary point for ankle pain and sprains. Its Yuan-source nature allows it to balance the Gallbladder's function, making it effective for emotional disharmonies like irritability and indecision.
GB40 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB40 (Qiuxu) is located anterior to the external malleolus, in the depression on the lateral side of the tendon of extensor digitorum longus.
GB40 spreads liver qi, clears damp-heat, and benefits the ankle. Common clinical indications include ankle pain, swelling, hypochondriac pain, bitter taste in mouth, malaria.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun. Avoid the tendons.
GB40 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).