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Channel: GB, foot lesser yáng (shào yáng) gallbladder channel

Modern location: An acupoint located on the lateral aspect of the thigh, 5 cùn superior to the level of the popliteal crease, in the vastus lateralis muscle, between the posterior edge of the iliotibial tract and the biceps femoris muscle.

Classical location: On the thigh, five cùn above the knee, in the parting of the flesh. From The Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (针灸大成 zhēn jiǔ dà chéng)

Local anatomy: See GB-31.

Action: Soothes the sinews and quickens the network vessels; expels wind and disperses cold.

Modern indications: Wilting-impediment (wěi bì) of the lower limbs.

Classical indications: leg qì (jiǎo qì, beriberi).

Needle stimulus: Needling: 0.5‒0.8 cùn perpendicular insertion. Moxa: 5‒7 cones; pole 5‒20 min.

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