Gall Bladder 21 Location
- Gall Bladder 21 is located midway between Du 14 and the acromion, at the highest point of the shoulder.
- Du 14 is located between the spinous process of C7 and T1.
Gall Bladder 21 Needling
- To needle Gall Bladder 21, use a transverse insertion to a maximum depth of 0.5 cun.
- Lifting the muscle gently around the area of Gall Bladder 21 will ensure that the needle is away from the apex of the lung.
Gall Bladder 21 TCM Theory
Because of its strong Qi descending action which can induce labour, this point is contraindicated in pregnancy.
The main TCM actions of Gall Bladder 21 are:
- As a local point to move the channel in cases of neck and shoulder stiffness and pain.
- To promote delivery in cases of difficult labour.
- It benefits the breasts in cases of difficult lactation or breast pain.
