GB41 (Zulinqi, “Foot Overlooking Tears”) is the Shu-Stream (Wood) point of the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, lateral to the tendon of extensor digiti minimi. It spreads liver qi, clears heat, and benefits the head and eyes.
On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, lateral to the tendon of extensor digiti minimi.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.8 cun. Avoid the tendons and bones.
Spreads liver qi, clears heat, and benefits the head and eyes.
Headache, eye pain, hypochondriac pain, swelling of the dorsum of the foot.
GB41 is a Shu-Stream (Wood) point and the Confluent point of the Dai Mai, giving it a unique ability to regulate the Girdle Vessel. It is a key point for spreading Liver qi, especially for stagnation patterns affecting the lateral costal region, and for clearing heat from the head and eyes. Its connection to the Dai Mai makes it essential for gynecological issues, irregular menstruation, and hip pain, often paired with SJ5 to open the Dai Mai.
GB41 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB41 (Zulinqi) is located on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, lateral to the tendon of extensor digiti minimi.
GB41 spreads liver qi, clears heat, and benefits the head and eyes. Common clinical indications include headache, eye pain, hypochondriac pain, swelling of the dorsum of the foot.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.8 cun. Avoid the tendons and bones.
GB41 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).