Gallbladder 41
GB41 Acupressure Point
Use the Wood Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate points on the Gallbladder channel. Acupressure point Gallbladder 41 is an important point for treating headaches and other pain syndromes!
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Location of Acupressure Point GB 41
On the lateral side of the dorsum of the foot, proximal to the 4th metatarsophalangeal joint, in the depression lateral to the tendon of m. extensor digiti minimi of the foot. Apply the Wood Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Gallbladder 41 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Indications and Acupressure Point Combinations of GB 41
Headaches
In cases of chronic headaches:
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Gallbladder 41
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Liver 3
- Apply the Head-Ease Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Yin Tang
- Apply the Head-Ease Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Gallbladder 14
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Large Intestine 4
Foot and Leg Pain
For hip pain, leg pain, and/or pain on the top of the foot:
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Gallbladder 41
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Gallbladder 34
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Gallbladder 40
- Chose additional acupressure points above and below the pain
For pain and contraction of the toes:
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Gallbladder 41
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Liver 3
- Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Large Intestine 4
Emotional Imbalances
For emotional upset marked with frustration or anger:
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to GB 41
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick acupressure point Liver 3
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Pericardium 7
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Heart 7
- Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Stomach 36
Eyes
For excessive tearing of the eyes:
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to GB 41
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Liver 3
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point San Jiao 5
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Bladder 60
For dryness of the eyes:
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Gallbladder 41
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Kidney 3
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Bladder 60
Gynecological Conditions
In the case of menstrual disorders with Damp Heat to Liver Qi Stagnation such as PCOS,PMS, Endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and/or irregular menstrual bleeding:
- 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 Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Pericardium 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 9
For women who have yellow or green vaginal drainage, especially when related to chronic yeast infections:
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Gallbladder 41
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 9
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Spleen 6
Other Name(s) of Acupuncture Point GB 41
- Lulingqi
- Foot Overlooking Tears
- Foot Governor of Tears
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of Acupuncture Point GB 41
- Wood Point
- Horary Point
- Exit Point
- Point of Yu or Summer
- Master Point of the Girdle/Belt Channel or Dai Mai
- Coupled Point of Yang Wei Mo
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of Acupressure Point GB 41
- Resolves Damp-Heat
- Promotes the Smooth Flow of Liver Qi
- Clears Stagnation of Qi and Blood on Gallbladder Channel
- Descends Liver Yang
- Benefits the Eyes by Regulating Fluid
- Regulates the Girdle Vessel
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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