Gallbladder 21
GB21 Acupressure Point
Use the Wood Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate points on the Gallbladder channel. Acupressure point Gallbladder 21 many uses and is an important point for treating stiffness and pain of the neck and shoulders. It is also an important point for hand and arm mobility and the ability the raise the hand over the head.
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Location of Acupressure Point GB 21
At the highest point between the neck and the shoulder at the crest of the trapezius muscle. Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Gallbladder 21 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Indications and Acupressure Point Combinations Using Gallbladder 21
Pain and Stiffness of Neck
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Gallbladder 21
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Bladder 62
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Small Intestine 3
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Gallbladder 41
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point San Jiao 5
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 3
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 4
Pain of Top of Shoulder (Trapezius)
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Gallbladder 21
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point San Jiao 5
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Gallbladder 41
Pain of Shoulder
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Gallbladder 21
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 4
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Small Intestine 3
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point San Jiao 5
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 3
Other Name(s) of GB 21
- Jianjing
- Shoulder Well
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of GB 21
- Meeting Point of the Gallbladder, Stomach, and Yang Linking Channels
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions or GB 21
- Benefits the Breasts and Promotes Lactation
- Descends the Qi and Promotes Delivery
- Activates the Gallbladder Channel and Alleviates Pain
Cautions: Do not use acupressure as self-care when pregnant without the guidance of a licensed acupuncturist. Always discuss new treatment modalities with your local health care professional.
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