Gallbladder 37, Abbreviated as GB 37, Transliterated Guangming in Chinese, Bright Light in English.
GB 37 Acupuncture Point Location:
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun above the tip of the external malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula.
GB 37 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Eye pain, night blindness, blurring of vision
- Weakness, numbness and pain of the lower extremities
- Distention and pain of the breast
GB 37 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Benefits the eyes, dispels Wind, activates the meridian, relieves pain.
Classification:
Luo-Connecting point of the Gall Bladder Meridian
Notes:
Luo-Connecting points of one meridian can communicate with two meridians. They treat diseases of the collaterals and can be used to treat chronic diseases, especially chronic diseases of the Zang-Fu organs. Clinically, Luo-Connecting points are often combined with Yuan-Source points in the treatment of diseases.
