Gallbladder 25, Abbreviated as GB 25, Transliterated Jingmen in Chinese, Capital Gate in English.
GB 25 Acupuncture Point Location:
On the lateral side of the abdomen, 1.8 cun posterior to LIV 13, on the lower border of the free end of the 12th floating rib.
GB 25 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Dysuria, edema, lumbar pain
- Pain in the hypochondrium, abdominal pain, diarrhea
GB 25 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Opens the water passages, strengthens the low back.
Classification:
Front-Mu Point of the Kidney Meridian
Notes:
Although Front-Mu point, GB 25 is used more often as a diagnosis point rather than for treatment.
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.
