Gallbladder 24, Abbreviated as GB 24, Transliterated Riyue in Chinese, Sun and Moon in English.
GB 24 Acupuncture Point Location:
On the upper abdomen, directly below the nipple, in the 7th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
GB 24 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Swelling and pain in the hypochondrium
- Jaundice
- Vomiting, hiccup, acid regurgitation
GB 24 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Resolves Damp-Heat, regulates Gall Bladder and Liver Qi, lowers rebellious Qi, regulates the Middle Jiao.
Classification:
Front-Mu Point of the Gall Bladder Meridian
Crossing Point on the Gall Bladder and Urinary Bladder Meridians
Notes:
Front-Mu points can be used to treat diseases of the affected Zang-Fu organ, and those of Yang meridians and collaterals. They treat diseases of Six Fu-organs and diseases of yang meridians. An adverse reaction when a Front-Mu point is pressed can help make a diagnosis.
