I love the TCM Gallbladder, it’s a see-saw meridian! What I mean, is it just CAN’T make up its mind! Does it want to be in the front or the back of the body? Back and forth, back and forth, zig zagging all the way. Just like the organ (or my husband!) it’s indecisive!

I see so many “GB” patients in my practice. They are shy and can’t make simple or difficult decisions. As well as, more often than not, they have issues along the GB channel!

So fascinating 🙂

The GB functions in TCM:
  • GB is the only yang organ that doesn’t deal with food directly.
  • It stores Bile
  • It controls judgment, courage and decision
  • It also controls the joints
  • GB & LV depend on each other
  • And it’s extra special because it’s also an extraordinary organ!

You’ll find all about the TCM Gallbladder below. Enjoy 🙂

And keep rocking it using TCM,

Clara
TCM Geek

PS: and if you want more, check out all the other TCM Systems in my TCM resource page

If you enjoy my graphics, check out my illustrated guide for acupuncture points here.

 

The Gallbladder System in TCM


The most common Gallbladder TCM Pattern

GB TCM pattern

The Gallbladder Meridian and its most used points in clinical practice

 

 

Some of the commonly used Gallbladder acupuncture points

GB 20 rocks internal and external wind!

– Clears external wind-heat for fever & chills
– Bring LV Yang down & eliminate internal wind for high blood pressure, tremors, dizziness & vertigo
– Relieve tension (occipital) headaches & stiff neck
– Clears the head for memory, neurological issues and sensory organs

GB 20 acupuncture point

 


GB 21 is fantastic for muscle tension & pain of the upper back, shoulder and neck. Additionally, it also helps in lack of breast milk, difficult labour, and for induction at the end of pregnancy.

GB 21 acupuncture point


GB 34 is THE SUPERMAN point of acupuncture!

It’s the best point for all sinews, ligaments, tendons & joints. It moves Qi gently, relieves neck and shoulder tension, and temporal headaches.

GB 34 clears damp-heat for yeast, bladder or ear infections. It helps lower blood pressure. And it’s a great point for those with decision making issues, self doubt and low self esteem.

GB 34 acupuncture point

 

GB 41 is a great acupuncture to move LV & GB Qi.

Moreover, it drains damp-heat for breasts distention and mastitis. GB 41 clears vision for excess tearing, red & swollen eyes, regulates the Dai Mai for menstruation issues & yeast infections.

Another key point, it relieves migraines and tension headaches. And combined with SJ 5, is fantastic to open up the hips during labour, and to drain damp-heat in the lower jiao!